Which of the following is not considered a part of the male urethra?
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Prostatic
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Membranous
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Vasapore
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Penile
Answer: c
When glucose if found in urine it is called _____.
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Glucosuria
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Uremia
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Ureteritis
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Glucose intolerance
Answer: a
Which of the following is not considered a component of kidney stones?
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Calcium phosphate
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Uric Acid
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Calcium oxalate
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HCO3
Answer: d
The one of the functions occurring at the distal convoluted tubule in the kidney is?
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Passive secretion of hydrogen ions
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Passive secretion of potassium ions
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Limited re-absorption of water
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No re-absorption of sodium
Answer: b
ADH has which of the following effects on the distal convoluted tubule?
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Decrease water re-absorption
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Increase water re-absorption
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Decrease the concentration of urine
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Increase the urine volume
Answer: b
Which of the following is not associated with the role of the kidneys?
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Release of erythropoietin (hormone)
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Release of renin (enzyme)
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Release of Vitamin E
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Activate Vitamin D
Answer: c
Each kidney contains approximately ______ nephrons.
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10 million
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1 million
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100, 000
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10, 000
Answer: b
The release of Angiotension II causes which of the following to occur?
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Increased filtration rate
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Decreased glomerular hydrostatic pressure
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Increase synthesis of Vitamin E
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Increased release of erythropoietin
Answer: a
Which of the following is an effect of a diuretic?
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Decreased Cardiac Output
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Increased fluid volume
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Increased sodium re-absorption
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Increased chloride ion re-absorption
Answer: a
Which of the following is not considered a loop diuretic?
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Bumetadine (BUMEX)
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Furosemide (LASIX)
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Chlorthiazide (DIURIL)
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Ethacrynic Acid (EDECRIN)
Answer: c