BIO169 Final Exam(Chapters 13-24); Questions & Answers 100% Correct
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BIO169 Final Exam(Chapters 13-24); Questions
& Answers 100% Correct
A renal corpuscle is a ________, whereas a renal tubule is a ________. Correct answercluster of blood capillaries and glomerular capsule; highly coiled tubule exiting the glomerular
capsule
Which choice describes the counterc...
BIO169 Final Exam(Chapters 13-24); Questions
& Answers 100% Correct
A renal corpuscle is a ________, whereas a renal tubule is a ________. Correct answer-
cluster of blood capillaries and glomerular capsule; highly coiled tubule exiting the glomerular
capsule
Which choice describes the countercurrent mechanism of the nephron loop? Correct
answer-Water moves out of the descending limb; sodium moves out of the ascending limb
When sodium ions are reabsorbed through the wall of the renal tubule by active transport,
chloride ions are Correct answer-reabsorbed by passive transport.
Peristaltic waves force urine along the length of the ureter. Correct answer-True
Secretion of atrial natriuretic peptide Correct answer-increases sodium excretion
Podocytes and pedicels are part of the Correct answer-glomerular capsule
Glomerulonephritis is inflammation of the Correct answer-glomerular capillaries
A product of the metabolism of certain nucleic acid bases is Correct answer-uric acid
,BIO169 Final Exam(Chapters 13-24); Questions
& Answers 100% Correct
As a consequence of widespread edema associated with nephrotic syndrome, blood volume
Correct answer-decreases and blood pressure drops
Glomerular filtration produces about 18 liters of fluid in twenty-four hours. Correct
answer-False
A renal clearance test determines the rate at which the kidneys can Correct answer-
remove a particular substance from the blood.
An adaptation of the epithelial cells of the proximal convoluted tubule for reabsorption is
Correct answer-microscopic projections called microvilli.
The layers of a ureter are Correct answer-outer fibrous coat, middle muscular coat, inner
mucous coat.
The organs of the urinary system are Correct answer-paired kidneys, paired ureters, a
bladder and a urethra.
Parathyroid hormone increases phosphate reabsorption from the renal tubules. Correct
answer-False
, BIO169 Final Exam(Chapters 13-24); Questions
& Answers 100% Correct
Compared to the average adult male, the average adult female has Correct answer-less
water and more adipose tissue.
Lara had a gastric band placed around her stomach, which makes it smaller and able to hold
less. How will this affect her thirst? Correct answer-Less water is needed to satisfy her
thirst
Factors that alter water balance will also alter electrolyte balance. Correct answer-True
A researcher wants to study the different electrolytes released by the human body. Which of
the following sources should they use to gather the largest quantities of electrolyte output?
Correct answer-Urine
Baby Britney develops a respiratory infection in both lungs. The infection causes an
accumulation of fluid in her alveoli. Which of the following describes a way her body will try to
compensate for the pH-related condition she will develop? Correct answer-Increase rate
and depth of breathing
A person usually drinks about ________ milliliters a day. Correct answer-1500
The thirst center in the hypothalamus is stimulated by ________ of the extracellular fluid, and is
inhibited by ________. Correct answer-an increase in osmotic pressure; distention of the
stomach by water
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