The renal medulla is composed of tissue called ______.
Renal pyramids
Juxtaglomerular cells combine with _______ cells to form the juxtagomerular apparatus in the kidney.
Macula densa
Which of the following is not in the sequence of proper kidney blood flow? The starting point is the renal artery and the finishing point is the renal vein.
B. Interlobar vein
Which is found in the highest concentration in the urine?
B. Urea
The primary function of the ascending loop of Henle in the kidney is?
The active re-absorption of chloride ions
The middle layer of the urinary bladder is identified as ___________.
Submucous coat
The micturition reflex center is located in the _____.
Sacral plexus
Which of the following match with the definition: a poor output of urine?
D. Oliguria
Capillary loops located in the medulla are also known as _________.
Vasa recta
The primary function of the descending loop of Henle in the kidney is?
Reabsoption of water by osmosis
Which of the following is not considered a part of the male urethra?
B. Vasapore
When glucose if found in urine it is called _____.
Glucosuria
Which of the following is not considered a component of kidney stones?
D. HCO3
The one of the functions occurring at the distal convoluted tubule in the kidney is?
Passive secretion of potassium ions
ADH has which of the following effects on the distal convoluted tubule?
Increase water re-absorption
Which of the following is not associated with the role of the kidneys?
B. Release of Vitamin E
Each kidney contains approximately ______ nephrons.
1 million
The release of Angiotension II causes which of the following to occur?
Increased filtration rate
Which of the following is an effect of a diuretic?
A. Decreased Cardiac Output
B. Increased fluid volume
C. Increased sodium re-absorption
D. Increased chloride ion re-absorption
Decreased Cardiac Output
Which of the following is not considered a loop diuretic?
B. Chlorthiazide (DIURIL)
The inner layer of the kidney is the what?
medulla
The tubes connecting the kidney's and bladder are called what?
ureters
Urine formation begins with what?
filtration
The function of the glomerules is to what?
filter substances from the blood
Production of urine is controlled by two hormones: