Daniel D. Chiras: Human Biology, Fifth Edition: Practice Quizzes

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Title Text: Daniel D. Chiras: Human Biology, Fifth Edition

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1: Ammonia
	A: is a breakdown product of amino acids
	B: is primarily converted to urea in the body
	C: is produced primarily in the liver
	D: b and c
	E: a, b, and c

2: The yellow pigment in urine is
	A: urochrome, a water soluble pigment produced during the breakdown of hemoglobin
	B: a bile salt produced during the breakdown of hemoglobin
	C: a breakdown product of uric acid
	D: none of the above
	E: all of the above

3: Which of the following transports urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder?
	A: Nephron
	B: Urethra
	C: Ureter
	D: None of the above

4: The major medical implication of the difference in the length of the urethras in men and women is
	A: it takes women longer to use the rest room
	B: women are more likely to develop infections of the urinary bladder
	C: there are no differences
	D: None of the above

5: The connective tissue surround the kidney is known as the
	A: renal cortex
	B: the renal capsule
	C: hilus
	D: renal medulla
	E: none of the above

6: The nephrons are
	A: located in the medulla of the urinary bladder
	B: located in the cortex of the urinary bladder
	C: the ducts that transport urine into the bladder
	D: the structures that filter the blood and produce urine

7: The ball of capillaries associated with each nephron
	A: is called the glomerulus
	B: is called the proximal convoluted tubule
	C: is the site of tubular reabsorption
	D: Bowman's capsule

8: Fluid flowing through the nephron travels from the proximal convoluted tubule to the
	A: loop of Henle
	B: distal convoluted tubule
	C: collecting duct
	D: Bowan's capsule

9: Most sodium and water are reabsorbed (that is, transported back into the bloodstream) in the
	A: glomerulus
	B: Bowman's capsule
	C: proximal convoluted tubule
	D: distal convoluted tubule

10: Which of the following is not true about urination?
	A: It is a reflex action in infants
	B: When 200 to 300 ml of urine accumulate in the kidney, signals are sent to the brain to stimulate urination
	C: The external sphincter is a band of muscle that is under conscious control in adults; when it relaxes, urination can occur
	D: Incontinence is the inability of adults to control urination

11: The internal sphincter associated with the urinary bladder is involuntary in
	A: infants
	B: children
	C: adults with incontinence
	D: a and b
	E: All of the above.

12: The hormone ADH
	A: is released by the pancreas with insulin
	B: is regulated by the level of calcium in the blood
	C: is stimulated by ethyl alcohol in beer, wine and other beverages
	D: increases the rate of tubular reabsorption of water and reduces urine production, thus conserving body water

13: Excess water intake
	A: decreases ADH secretion
	B: increases ADH secretion
	C: has little effect on ADH, because ADH is involved in regulation the concentration of ions in the blood
	D: None of the above

14: Aldosterone
	A: is a protein hormone
	B: is produced by the adrenal gland
	C: has the opposite effect of ADH
	D: None of the above

15: Which of the following stimulates an increase in urine production?
	A: Ethanol
	B: Caffeine
	C: Excess water intake
	D: All of the above
	E: None of the above

16: A substance that increases urine output is a
	A: diabetic
	B: surfactant
	C: antidiuretic
	D: diuretic

17: The preferred method for removing kidney stones is
	A: surgery
	B: drinking lots of water
	C: ultrasound
	D: laser surgery

18: Which of the following is a condition caused by a lack of ADH?
	A: Diabetes mellitus
	B: Diabetes insipidus
	C: Renal failure
	D: None of the above

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