Portage Learning Anatomy & Physiology II: Module 7 Exam
1. True or False: The bladder drains false
into the ureters.
2. A person sustained blunt force No, the kidneys lie between the T-12 and L-3
trauma to the back at the T5
level, with no spinal cord injury.
Would you suspect the kidneys
to be damaged? Why or why
not?
3. Describe the consistency and The outer renal fascia is dense fibrous connective tissue
purpose of the renal fascia. which keeps the kidney in place inside the abdominal cavity.
4. Name the layer and the parts Located within the cortex are the glomerular capsule and
of the nephrons located in the the distal and proximal convoluted tubule sections of the
region highlighted in green, be- nephrons.
low.
5. These arteries flow in between A. Afferent
the renal pyramids. B. Lobar
C. Interlobular
D.Arcuate
E. Correct Answer Interlobar
F. Renal
6. After filtration occurs, next A. Correct! Efferent arteriole
blood travels into these vessels. B. Lobar veins
C. Interlobular veins
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D. Arcuate artery
E. Interlobar vein
F. Vasa recta
7. Name the region in the diagram DCT (Distal convoluted tubule)
below, indicated by the red ar-
row.
8. Which of the following is false A. In males, the bladder is anterior to the rectum.
about the location of the blad- B. In females, the bladder is posterior to the uterus.
der? C. In females, the bladder is in between the rectum and the
uterus.
D. In males, the bladder is above the prostate gland.
Correct! E. B&C are false
F. A&D are false
9. Describe the purposes of the ÏThe involuntary-controlled internal urethral sphincter is lo-
urethral sphincters. cated near the bladder and keeps the urethra closed to
prevent urine from leaving the bladder.
ÏThe voluntary-controlled external urethral sphincter, com-
posed of skeletal muscle, surrounds the urethra as it passes
through the pelvic floor.
10. A patient was just placed under A. Incontinence due to stroke
general anesthesia. He is now B. Incontinence due to dementia
awake and telling you he is hav- C. Urinary retention due to spinal cord injury
ing a hard time excreting urine. D. Bladder outlet obstruction
What is most likely causing the E. Correct! Urinary retention due to slowed detrusor muscle
difficulty?
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1. True or False: The bladder drains false
into the ureters.
2. A person sustained blunt force No, the kidneys lie between the T-12 and L-3
trauma to the back at the T5
level, with no spinal cord injury.
Would you suspect the kidneys
to be damaged? Why or why
not?
3. Describe the consistency and The outer renal fascia is dense fibrous connective tissue
purpose of the renal fascia. which keeps the kidney in place inside the abdominal cavity.
4. Name the layer and the parts Located within the cortex are the glomerular capsule and
of the nephrons located in the the distal and proximal convoluted tubule sections of the
region highlighted in green, be- nephrons.
low.
5. These arteries flow in between A. Afferent
the renal pyramids. B. Lobar
C. Interlobular
D.Arcuate
E. Correct Answer Interlobar
F. Renal
6. After filtration occurs, next A. Correct! Efferent arteriole
blood travels into these vessels. B. Lobar veins
C. Interlobular veins
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D. Arcuate artery
E. Interlobar vein
F. Vasa recta
7. Name the region in the diagram DCT (Distal convoluted tubule)
below, indicated by the red ar-
row.
8. Which of the following is false A. In males, the bladder is anterior to the rectum.
about the location of the blad- B. In females, the bladder is posterior to the uterus.
der? C. In females, the bladder is in between the rectum and the
uterus.
D. In males, the bladder is above the prostate gland.
Correct! E. B&C are false
F. A&D are false
9. Describe the purposes of the ÏThe involuntary-controlled internal urethral sphincter is lo-
urethral sphincters. cated near the bladder and keeps the urethra closed to
prevent urine from leaving the bladder.
ÏThe voluntary-controlled external urethral sphincter, com-
posed of skeletal muscle, surrounds the urethra as it passes
through the pelvic floor.
10. A patient was just placed under A. Incontinence due to stroke
general anesthesia. He is now B. Incontinence due to dementia
awake and telling you he is hav- C. Urinary retention due to spinal cord injury
ing a hard time excreting urine. D. Bladder outlet obstruction
What is most likely causing the E. Correct! Urinary retention due to slowed detrusor muscle
difficulty?
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