Mastering A&P exam 4| 189 questions| with complete solutions

Which of the following regions of the kidney is in contact with the fibrous capsule? correct answer: Renal cortex A major calyx is a component of which of the following anatomical structures? correct answer: Renal pelvis Where does the kidney filter the blood? correct answer: renal corpuscle What is the function of the renal pelvis? correct answer: Collects newly formed urine T/F: The medullary pyramids contain collecting tubules (ducts) that travel towards the renal cortex, carrying urine to exit the kidney. correct answer: false Urine drains from a major calyx into: correct answer: the renal pelvis A patient who is on medications that block the RAAS is feeling faint during exercising. While being monitored on a treadmill, the doctor sees that his blood pressure remains low instead of increasing his level of activity. She explains that his medication is: correct answer: inhibiting vasoconstriction and restricting his blood pressure from rising while exercising. Name the strong transparent covering that encases the kidney. correct answer: Fibrous capsule Where does the ureter penetrate the kidney? correct answer: Hilum T/F. The ureter, blood vessels, and nerves penetrate the kidney on its medial surface. correct answer: true T/F : The fibrous capsule is a layer of adipose tissue that surrounds the kidney. correct answer: False Which portion of the renal tubule has a brush border created by the presence of many microvilli? correct answer: proximal tubule Which region of the kidney is the most superficial? correct answer: Renal cortex Where does filtration of the blood occur within the kidneys? correct answer: Renal cortex Where are the renal columns located? correct answer: Renal medulla Identify the correct direction of urine flow from formation to exiting the kidney. correct answer: Cortex, medulla, renal pelvis, ureter