COHN STUDY EXAM REVIEWED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which organ in the digestive system functions both as an
endocrine and exocrine gland? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Pancreas
What type of metabolic waste is specifically gotten rid of by
urinary system? This waste is a lesss toxic form of what very
toxic molecule? This molecule is created as a matter of course
from the daily synthesis and break down of ____________ -
CORRECT ANSWER-Urea; ammonia; amino acids
Do the kidneys play a role in the body's water balance,
ion/electrolyte balance? If so, what system(s) would you make
as an informed guess that control the kidney to change ion
content and water amount? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes,
homeostatis; pituitary gland, endocrine system and nervous
system; left kidney is higher than right
Does the kidneys always release the same proportion of water
and salt? If not, why not and how does this occur? - CORRECT
ANSWER-No, the kidney filters blood to get rid of the correct
amount of water and salt to keep blood in the correct
homeostatic state.
Problems with the pituitary gland, kidney shutdown
-If you're dehydrated, it reabsorbs more water and secrets very
concentrated urine. If you're over hydrated, it secreted more
water and the urine is more diluted.
What is the role of smooth muscle in the urinary system? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Smooth muscle lines the walls of the
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which organ in the digestive system functions both as an
endocrine and exocrine gland? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Pancreas
What type of metabolic waste is specifically gotten rid of by
urinary system? This waste is a lesss toxic form of what very
toxic molecule? This molecule is created as a matter of course
from the daily synthesis and break down of ____________ -
CORRECT ANSWER-Urea; ammonia; amino acids
Do the kidneys play a role in the body's water balance,
ion/electrolyte balance? If so, what system(s) would you make
as an informed guess that control the kidney to change ion
content and water amount? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes,
homeostatis; pituitary gland, endocrine system and nervous
system; left kidney is higher than right
Does the kidneys always release the same proportion of water
and salt? If not, why not and how does this occur? - CORRECT
ANSWER-No, the kidney filters blood to get rid of the correct
amount of water and salt to keep blood in the correct
homeostatic state.
Problems with the pituitary gland, kidney shutdown
-If you're dehydrated, it reabsorbs more water and secrets very
concentrated urine. If you're over hydrated, it secreted more
water and the urine is more diluted.
What is the role of smooth muscle in the urinary system? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Smooth muscle lines the walls of the
