BIOS 256 FINAL EXAM STUDY Q&A | Comprehensive ATI

BIOS 256 FINAL EXAM STUDY Q&A 1 The urinary system does all of the following, EXCEPT it A secretes excess glucose molecules B regulates blood volume C contributes to stabilizing blood pH D eliminates organic waste products E regulates plasma concentrations of electrolytes 2 Conical structures that are located in the renal medulla are called A pyramids B renal columns C renal pelvises D nephrons E calyces 3 The region known as the macula densa is part of A the proximal convoluted tubule B the distal convoluted tubule C the collecting duct D the ascending loop of Henle E Bowman’s capsule 4 The cells of the macula densa and the juxtaglomerular cells form the A renal corpuscle B filtration membrane C loop of Henle D juxtaglomerular apparatus E afferent arteriole 5 A glomerulus is A the expanded end of a nephron B a knot of capillaries that lies within the renal corpuscle C the portion of the nephron closest to the renal corpuscle D the portion of the nephron that attaches to the collecting duct E the horseshoe-shaped segment of the nephron 6 The following is a list of the blood vessels that carry blood to the kidney. 1. afferent arteriole 2. arcuate artery 3. interlobar artery 4. renal artery 5. glomerulus 6. interlobular artery 7. efferent arteriole 8. peritubular capillary The proper order in which blood passes through these vessels is