UTA A&P II Exam 3 Review UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Choose all components that should not be found in significant quantities in normal urine.
proteins
glucose
ketones
red blood cells
white blood cells
nitrite
water
urea - CORRECT ANSWER - proteins
glucose
ketones
red blood cells
white blood cells
nitrite
During a urinalysis, Jim finds that his urine has some blood present along with large amounts of
protein. What is the most likely conclusion?
diabetes
kidney disease
high protein diet
some blood and protein in urine is normal - CORRECT ANSWER - kidney disease
Specific gravity is a measure of ____________ in a urinalysis.
urine weight
,protein concentration
hydration level
acidity
turbidity - CORRECT ANSWER - hydration level
If glucose is in your urine, then this means there is likely a problem involving the:
descending loops of Henle
proximal convoluted tubules
distal convoluted tubules
collecting ducts
ascending loops of Henle
glomeruli - CORRECT ANSWER - proximal convoluted tubules
A urinalysis can be used for.... (select all that apply)
diagnosing dietary issues
identifying states of hydration
identifying the majority of cancers
diagnosing diseases like anemia, atherosclerosis, and meningitis
diagnosing hormone disorders
checking for ovulation cycles and pregnancy
diagnosing blood parasitic infections
none of the above - CORRECT ANSWER - diagnosing dietary issues
identifying states of hydration
diagnosing hormone disorders
checking for ovulation cycles and pregnancy
An excessively low specific gravity indicates....
dehydration
,overhydration (potential water toxicity)
dangerously high protein content
bacterial infection (inflammatory response)
none of the above - CORRECT ANSWER - overhydration (potential water toxicity)
What is the significance of urine odor?
Foul smelling = potential bacterial infection
Fruity odor = ketonuria (high levels of lipolysis)
Strong ammonia odor = significant dehydration
All of the above are accurate - CORRECT ANSWER - All of the above are accurate
Which urine characteristic below can vary the most while still being considered normal?
ketone content
glucose content
protein content
nitrite content
urobilin content
pH - CORRECT ANSWER - pH
Which of the following phrases describes the granular cells of the juxtaglomerular complex?
Long nephrons that deeply invade the medulla
Specialized chemoreceptors
Specialized mechanoreceptors
Anchor kidneys to surrounding structures
Prevent infection from other areas spreading to the kidney - CORRECT ANSWER -
Specialized mechanoreceptors
, The renal __________ is continuous with the ureter.
glomerulus
medulla
cortex
pelvis - CORRECT ANSWER - pelvis
The blood supply to the nephron is the __________.
segmental artery
interlobular artery
afferent arteriole
efferent arteriole
renal artery - CORRECT ANSWER - afferent arteriole
Under normal resting conditions, the __________ arteries deliver one-fourth of the total cardiac
output (about 1200 ml) to the kidneys each minute.
segmental
cortical radiate
interlobar
renal - CORRECT ANSWER - renal
The renal hilum lies on the __________ surface of the kidney.
superior
medial
lateral
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Choose all components that should not be found in significant quantities in normal urine.
proteins
glucose
ketones
red blood cells
white blood cells
nitrite
water
urea - CORRECT ANSWER - proteins
glucose
ketones
red blood cells
white blood cells
nitrite
During a urinalysis, Jim finds that his urine has some blood present along with large amounts of
protein. What is the most likely conclusion?
diabetes
kidney disease
high protein diet
some blood and protein in urine is normal - CORRECT ANSWER - kidney disease
Specific gravity is a measure of ____________ in a urinalysis.
urine weight
,protein concentration
hydration level
acidity
turbidity - CORRECT ANSWER - hydration level
If glucose is in your urine, then this means there is likely a problem involving the:
descending loops of Henle
proximal convoluted tubules
distal convoluted tubules
collecting ducts
ascending loops of Henle
glomeruli - CORRECT ANSWER - proximal convoluted tubules
A urinalysis can be used for.... (select all that apply)
diagnosing dietary issues
identifying states of hydration
identifying the majority of cancers
diagnosing diseases like anemia, atherosclerosis, and meningitis
diagnosing hormone disorders
checking for ovulation cycles and pregnancy
diagnosing blood parasitic infections
none of the above - CORRECT ANSWER - diagnosing dietary issues
identifying states of hydration
diagnosing hormone disorders
checking for ovulation cycles and pregnancy
An excessively low specific gravity indicates....
dehydration
,overhydration (potential water toxicity)
dangerously high protein content
bacterial infection (inflammatory response)
none of the above - CORRECT ANSWER - overhydration (potential water toxicity)
What is the significance of urine odor?
Foul smelling = potential bacterial infection
Fruity odor = ketonuria (high levels of lipolysis)
Strong ammonia odor = significant dehydration
All of the above are accurate - CORRECT ANSWER - All of the above are accurate
Which urine characteristic below can vary the most while still being considered normal?
ketone content
glucose content
protein content
nitrite content
urobilin content
pH - CORRECT ANSWER - pH
Which of the following phrases describes the granular cells of the juxtaglomerular complex?
Long nephrons that deeply invade the medulla
Specialized chemoreceptors
Specialized mechanoreceptors
Anchor kidneys to surrounding structures
Prevent infection from other areas spreading to the kidney - CORRECT ANSWER -
Specialized mechanoreceptors
, The renal __________ is continuous with the ureter.
glomerulus
medulla
cortex
pelvis - CORRECT ANSWER - pelvis
The blood supply to the nephron is the __________.
segmental artery
interlobular artery
afferent arteriole
efferent arteriole
renal artery - CORRECT ANSWER - afferent arteriole
Under normal resting conditions, the __________ arteries deliver one-fourth of the total cardiac
output (about 1200 ml) to the kidneys each minute.
segmental
cortical radiate
interlobar
renal - CORRECT ANSWER - renal
The renal hilum lies on the __________ surface of the kidney.
superior
medial
lateral
