Urinary questions from book- Part 2 Questions
and Verified Answers
The mucosa of the bladder is comprised of?— Correct Answer: Transitional epithelium
Which of these is under voluntary control; Urethra, detrusor muscle, internal urethral sphincter, or
external urethral sphincter?— Correct Answer: External urethral sphincter
The micturition reflex is centered in the?— Correct Answer: Hypothalamus
The granular appearance of the renal cortex is due to?— Correct Answer: The random distribution of
nephrons in this area.
The final branches of the interLOBULAR arteries give rise to the?— Correct Answer: Afferent arterioles
These carry the blood to the nephron
The concentration of substances in the plasma, in the glomerular filtrate, and in urine differ in what
ways?— Correct Answer: Plasma & glomerular filtrate are virtually identical, but urine contains
proportionately more waste products.
Which force favors filtration?— Correct Answer: Glomerular hydrostatic pressure
The outer most structure of the kidneys is?— Correct Answer: The capsule
What us the main factor that causes urine to enter the urinary bladder?— Correct Answer: Peristalsis
What is the main factor that promotes bladder infections in the female?— Correct Answer: The length of
the urethra
The structure which receives the filtrate from the glomerulus is the?— Correct Answer: Bowman's
capsule
Where does filtrate officially become urine?— Correct Answer: In the minor calyx
True or False: The kidneys have the capability of controlling their own blood flow independent of
general controls for circulation of organs such as the pancreas.— Correct Answer: True
and Verified Answers
The mucosa of the bladder is comprised of?— Correct Answer: Transitional epithelium
Which of these is under voluntary control; Urethra, detrusor muscle, internal urethral sphincter, or
external urethral sphincter?— Correct Answer: External urethral sphincter
The micturition reflex is centered in the?— Correct Answer: Hypothalamus
The granular appearance of the renal cortex is due to?— Correct Answer: The random distribution of
nephrons in this area.
The final branches of the interLOBULAR arteries give rise to the?— Correct Answer: Afferent arterioles
These carry the blood to the nephron
The concentration of substances in the plasma, in the glomerular filtrate, and in urine differ in what
ways?— Correct Answer: Plasma & glomerular filtrate are virtually identical, but urine contains
proportionately more waste products.
Which force favors filtration?— Correct Answer: Glomerular hydrostatic pressure
The outer most structure of the kidneys is?— Correct Answer: The capsule
What us the main factor that causes urine to enter the urinary bladder?— Correct Answer: Peristalsis
What is the main factor that promotes bladder infections in the female?— Correct Answer: The length of
the urethra
The structure which receives the filtrate from the glomerulus is the?— Correct Answer: Bowman's
capsule
Where does filtrate officially become urine?— Correct Answer: In the minor calyx
True or False: The kidneys have the capability of controlling their own blood flow independent of
general controls for circulation of organs such as the pancreas.— Correct Answer: True
