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Anatomy and Physiology 2
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,1. True or false: The kidneys are long, muscular tubes.
- A) True
- B) False
Correct answer: B) False
Rationale: The kidneys are bean-shaped organs composed of soft tissue;
they are *not* muscular tubes. The tubes are the ureters, which carry
urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
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2. A person sustained blunt force trauma to the back at the L1
level, with no spinal cord injury. Would you suspect the kidneys to
be damaged? Why or why not?
- A) No, kidneys are located below L3.
- B) Yes, because the kidneys lie between T12 and L3.
- C) No, the kidneys are protected anteriorly only.
- D) Yes, because kidneys lie on the lumbar vertebrae only.
Correct answer: B) Yes, because the kidneys lie between T12 and L3.
Rationale: The kidneys are positioned retroperitoneally between the T12
and L3 vertebral levels, making them vulnerable to trauma around L1.
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,3. Describe the consistency and purpose of the renal adipose
capsule:
- A) Fibrous layer that anchors the kidney to surrounding structures
- B) Fatty layer protecting the kidney from trauma
- C) Muscle layer that contracts to expel urine
- D) Connective tissue layer filtering blood
Correct answer: B) Fatty layer protecting the kidney from trauma
Rationale: The renal adipose capsule is a layer of perirenal fat
surrounding the renal capsule, cushioning and protecting the kidney from
physical injury.
4. Name the layer and the parts of the nephrons located in the
region highlighted in blue, below:
- A) Cortex; proximal and distal convoluted tubules
, - B) Medulla; Loop of Henle and collecting ducts
- C) Renal pelvis; ureters
- D) Capsule; Bowman's capsule
Correct answer: B) Medulla; Loop of Henle and collecting ducts
Rationale: The medulla contains the Loop of Henle and collecting ducts,
which are involved in concentrating urine.
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5. These arteries feed the afferent arterioles:
- A) Interlobar arteries
- B) Interlobular arteries (also called cortical radiate arteries)
- C) Arcuate arteries
- D) Renal artery
Correct answer: B) Interlobular arteries
Rationale: Interlobular arteries branch off arcuate arteries and give rise to
afferent arterioles entering the glomeruli.
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6. After filtration occurs, next blood travels into these vessels:
- A) Efferent arteriole
Anatomy and Physiology 2
MODULE 7 EXAM
Actual Questions and Verified Answers
Portage Learning
Why this resource is essential:
✔ Verified Correct Answers – Accuracy guaranteed
with rationales provided
✔ Exam-Style Questions – Mirrors the actual Portage
Learning Module 7 exam
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,1. True or false: The kidneys are long, muscular tubes.
- A) True
- B) False
Correct answer: B) False
Rationale: The kidneys are bean-shaped organs composed of soft tissue;
they are *not* muscular tubes. The tubes are the ureters, which carry
urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
---
2. A person sustained blunt force trauma to the back at the L1
level, with no spinal cord injury. Would you suspect the kidneys to
be damaged? Why or why not?
- A) No, kidneys are located below L3.
- B) Yes, because the kidneys lie between T12 and L3.
- C) No, the kidneys are protected anteriorly only.
- D) Yes, because kidneys lie on the lumbar vertebrae only.
Correct answer: B) Yes, because the kidneys lie between T12 and L3.
Rationale: The kidneys are positioned retroperitoneally between the T12
and L3 vertebral levels, making them vulnerable to trauma around L1.
---
,3. Describe the consistency and purpose of the renal adipose
capsule:
- A) Fibrous layer that anchors the kidney to surrounding structures
- B) Fatty layer protecting the kidney from trauma
- C) Muscle layer that contracts to expel urine
- D) Connective tissue layer filtering blood
Correct answer: B) Fatty layer protecting the kidney from trauma
Rationale: The renal adipose capsule is a layer of perirenal fat
surrounding the renal capsule, cushioning and protecting the kidney from
physical injury.
4. Name the layer and the parts of the nephrons located in the
region highlighted in blue, below:
- A) Cortex; proximal and distal convoluted tubules
, - B) Medulla; Loop of Henle and collecting ducts
- C) Renal pelvis; ureters
- D) Capsule; Bowman's capsule
Correct answer: B) Medulla; Loop of Henle and collecting ducts
Rationale: The medulla contains the Loop of Henle and collecting ducts,
which are involved in concentrating urine.
---
5. These arteries feed the afferent arterioles:
- A) Interlobar arteries
- B) Interlobular arteries (also called cortical radiate arteries)
- C) Arcuate arteries
- D) Renal artery
Correct answer: B) Interlobular arteries
Rationale: Interlobular arteries branch off arcuate arteries and give rise to
afferent arterioles entering the glomeruli.
---
6. After filtration occurs, next blood travels into these vessels:
- A) Efferent arteriole
