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, Berne and Levy Physiology, 8th Edition EXAM TEST
2025/2026 GRADED A+
1. The main function of the kidneys is the regulation of the intracellular
fluid. - ANSWER -False
2. The actions of the kidney include regulation of
A. blood plasma pH.
B. blood plasma volume.
C. blood plasma electrolyte concentration.
D. All of the choices are correct. - ANSWER -D. All of the choices are
correct.
3. Urine collects in the urinary bladder prior to entry into the urethra. -
ANSWER -True
4. Damage to the lumbar region of the spinal cord could impair
micturition. - ANSWER -False
5. The renal pelvis receives urine from the
A. minor calyces.
B. ureters.
C. renal pyramids.
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,D. major calyces. - ANSWER -D. major calyces
6. Damage to __________ neurons would impair micturition.
A. parasympathetic
B. sympathetic
C. somatic motor
D. association - ANSWER -A. parasympathetic
7. ________ are composed of crystals and proteins that grow until they
break loose and pass into the urine collection system.
A. Renal columns
B. Renal calculi
C. Renal calyces
D. Renal pyramids - ANSWER -B. renal calculi
8. Shock-wave lithotripsy is used to treat
A. polycystic kidney disease.
B. glomerulonephritis.
C. acute renal failure.
D. renal calculi. - ANSWER -D. renal calculi
9. Incontinence could develop as a result of
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, A. pressure on the detrusor muscle.
B. poor bladder compliance.
C. damage to the external urethral sphincter.
D. All of the choices are correct. - ANSWER -D. all of the choices are
correct
10. The process of urination is called
A. deglutition.
B. micturition.
C. incontinence.
D. glomerular filtration. - ANSWER -B. micturition
11. The __________ is the functional unit of the kidney.
A. calyx
B. nephron
C. neuron
D. medulla - ANSWER -B. nephron
12. The __________ is a capillary network that produces a blood filtrate
that enters the urinary tubules.
A. vasa recta
B. peritubular capillary
C. glomerulus
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, Berne and Levy Physiology, 8th Edition EXAM TEST
2025/2026 GRADED A+
1. The main function of the kidneys is the regulation of the intracellular
fluid. - ANSWER -False
2. The actions of the kidney include regulation of
A. blood plasma pH.
B. blood plasma volume.
C. blood plasma electrolyte concentration.
D. All of the choices are correct. - ANSWER -D. All of the choices are
correct.
3. Urine collects in the urinary bladder prior to entry into the urethra. -
ANSWER -True
4. Damage to the lumbar region of the spinal cord could impair
micturition. - ANSWER -False
5. The renal pelvis receives urine from the
A. minor calyces.
B. ureters.
C. renal pyramids.
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,D. major calyces. - ANSWER -D. major calyces
6. Damage to __________ neurons would impair micturition.
A. parasympathetic
B. sympathetic
C. somatic motor
D. association - ANSWER -A. parasympathetic
7. ________ are composed of crystals and proteins that grow until they
break loose and pass into the urine collection system.
A. Renal columns
B. Renal calculi
C. Renal calyces
D. Renal pyramids - ANSWER -B. renal calculi
8. Shock-wave lithotripsy is used to treat
A. polycystic kidney disease.
B. glomerulonephritis.
C. acute renal failure.
D. renal calculi. - ANSWER -D. renal calculi
9. Incontinence could develop as a result of
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, A. pressure on the detrusor muscle.
B. poor bladder compliance.
C. damage to the external urethral sphincter.
D. All of the choices are correct. - ANSWER -D. all of the choices are
correct
10. The process of urination is called
A. deglutition.
B. micturition.
C. incontinence.
D. glomerular filtration. - ANSWER -B. micturition
11. The __________ is the functional unit of the kidney.
A. calyx
B. nephron
C. neuron
D. medulla - ANSWER -B. nephron
12. The __________ is a capillary network that produces a blood filtrate
that enters the urinary tubules.
A. vasa recta
B. peritubular capillary
C. glomerulus
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