Mader's Understanding Human Anatomy & Physiology (Longenbaker), 8th Edition

Chapter 16: The Urinary System and Excretion

True or False Quiz

1
Urea is the primary nitrogenous waste excreted by the kidneys.
A)True
B)False
2
The more salts there are in the blood, the lower the blood volume.
A)True
B)False
3
As blood volume increases, cardiac output increases, so blood pressure increases.
A)True
B)False
4
Urine generally has a pH of 8 or higher.
A)True
B)False
5
The kidneys are located in the abdominal cavity.
A)True
B)False
6
The urinary bladder is the main organ of the urinary system.
A)True
B)False
7
A ureter is a tube that carries urine to the urinary bladder.
A)True
B)False
8
The reproductive and urinary systems are completely separate in males.
A)True
B)False
9
The external urethral sphincter is under voluntary control.
A)True
B)False
10
The efferent arteriole carries blood away from the glomerulus.
A)True
B)False
11
Red blood cells are normally found in the glomerular filtrate.
A)True
B)False
12
Tubular secretion moves wastes from the kidney tubules to the blood.
A)True
B)False
13
A cation is negatively charged ion.
A)True
B)False
14
Fluid intake must equal fluid output for the body to be in homeostasis.
A)True
B)False
15
Urine is hypotonic to the blood.
A)True
B)False
16
When the body is in a state of alkalosis, respiratory rate will decrease.
A)True
B)False
17
Respiration has the greatest effect on adjusting blood pH.
A)True
B)False
18
A very high blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level may lead to uremia.
A)True
B)False
19
Vascular changes have a significant role in reducing renal function with age.
A)True
B)False
20
Creatinine is produced in the liver.
A)True
B)False
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