Chapter 20: Anatomy, Physiology, and Disorders of the Urinary System

Question 1

Stimulates red blood cell production

Answer 1

Erythropoietin

Question 2

renal cluster of blood capillaries

Answer 2

Glomerulus

Question 3

primary function of the kidneys

Answer 3

Glomerular filteration

Question 4

smooth triangular region of blood openings

Answer 4

Trigone

Question 5

inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis

Answer 5

Pyelonephritis

Question 6

inflammation of the glomerulus

Answer 6

Glomerulonephritis

Question 7

enlarged renal pelvis and calyces due to accumulation of fluid

Answer 7

Hydronephrosis

Question 8

Kidney stones

Answer 8

Renal calculi

Question 9

chlorothiazide

Answer 9

Diuril

Question 10

norfloxacin

Answer 10

Noroxin

Question 11

spironolactone

Answer 11

Aldactone

Question 12

oxybutynin

Answer 12

ditropan

Question 13

Which of the following urinary system disorders has no cure?

Answer 13

polycystic kidney

Question 14

the loop of Henle is located between

Answer 14

the proximal and distal convoluted tubules

Question 15

the average capacity of the bladder is about

Answer 15

500 ml

Question 16

which of the following is not a symptom of nephrotic syndrome

Answer 16

hyperalbuminemia

Question 17

blood pressure and the volume of fluid inside the nephrons controls the plasma level of

Answer 17

aldosterone

Question 18

Parasympathomimetic agents are used in patients with

Answer 18

neurogenic bladder

Question 19

dietary restriction of protein, salt, and fluid intake is indicated for controlling

Answer 19

glomerulonephritis

Question 20

the inner portion of kidney tissue is the

Answer 20

renal medulla

Question 21

Risk factors for pyelonephritis include all of the following, except

Answer 21

glomerulonephritis

Question 22

The generic name of Urised is

Answer 22

methenamine

Question 23

edema and hypertension of acute glomerulonephritis can be controlled by

Answer 23

diuretics

Question 24

the first step of blood purification is

Answer 24

glomerular filtration

Question 25

peristaltic contractions of the smooth muscles occur in the

Answer 25

ureter

Question 26

the reabsorption of water is partly controlled by

Answer 26

antidiuretic hormone

Question 27

break up renal calculi

Answer 27

lithotripsy

Question 28

inactive peptide molecule

Answer 28

angiotensin I

Question 29

high levels of protein wastes in the blood

Answer 29

uremia

Question 30

an enzyme secreted by kidneys

Answer 30

renin

Question 31

steroid hormone of the adrenal gland

Answer 31

aldosterone

Question 32

stimulates the stem cells to produce red blood cells

Answer 32

erthropoietin

Question 33

a typical adult kidney weighs about how many grams

Answer 33

150

Question 34

medications for chronic renal failure include all of the following except

Answer 34

antihistamines

Question 35

hypertension may develop as a result of

Answer 35

glomerulonephritis

Question 36

the active form of angiotensin is

Answer 36

angiotensin II

Question 37

tubular secretion helps to regulate the

Answer 37

hydrogen concentration of the blood

Question 38

renal calculi are more common in

Answer 38

males

Question 39

a sudden interruption of renal function is referred to as

Answer 39

renal failure

Question 40

a cluster of blood capillaries is called

Answer 40

a glomerulus

Question 41

the three openings of the urinary bladder are called the

Answer 41

trigone

Question 42

glomerulonephritis occurs as a result of the bacterium

Answer 42

steptococcus

Question 43

signs of symptoms of acute glomerulonephritis include all of the following except

Answer 43

pyuria

Question 44

the kidney secretes

Answer 44

erthropoietin

Question 45

the glomerular filtration rate is the best estimate of

Answer 45

kidney function

Question 46

the detrusor muscles are located in the

Answer 46

bladder

Question 47

hydronephrosis may be caused by all of the following except

Answer 47

vaginitis

Question 48

each kidney is about how many centimeters long

Answer 48

11

Question 49

dyrenium (triamterene) is an example of a

Answer 49

diuretic

Question 50

the portion of the nephron that attaches to the collecting duct is the

Answer 50

distal convoluted tubule

Question 51

the length of the urethra in woman is about

Answer 51

6 centimeter

Question 52

which of the following is an inherited disorder

Answer 52

polycystic kidney disease

Question 53

Tubular reabsorption assists in the control of blood

Answer 53

pH