EBK ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
EBK ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
6th Edition
ISBN: 8220103453318
Author: Hoehn
Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
bartleby

Videos

Textbook Question
Chapter 24, Problem 1MC

The lowest blood concentration of nitrogenous waste occurs in the (a) hepatic vein, (b) inferior vena cava, (c) renal artery, (d) renal vein.

Expert Solution & Answer
Check Mark
Summary Introduction

Introduction:

The urinary system or renal system is made up of kidneys, ureters, bladder and the urethra. All these organs are essential for the elimination of nitrogenous waste from the body. This system also regulate blood volume and blood pressure by controlling the levels of electrolytes and metabolites. Kidney consists of extensive blood supply through the renal arteries that leave the kidney via the renal vein. The concentration of the nitrogenous waste shows variation in different part of blood supply.

Answer to Problem 1MC

Correct answer:

Renal vein consists of the lowest blood concentration of nitrogenous waste.

Explanation of Solution

Explanation for the correct answer:

The veins that drain the kidney is known as renal veins. These veins connect the kidney to the inferior vena cava. The blood carried by these veins undergo filteration process in the kidney and consists the lowest amont of nitrogenous waste. Hence option (d) is the correct option.

Explanation for the incorrect answers:

Option (a) states that hepatic vein contains the lowest amount of nitrogenous waste. The hepatic vein transports the deoxygenated blood from the liver to the heart through the inferior vena cava. Hence this is an incorrect option.

Option (b) states that inferior vena cava contains the lowest amount of nitrogenous waste. Inferior vena cava is a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from body into the right atrium of the heart. Hence this is an incorrect option.

Option (c) states that renal artery contains the lowest amount of nitrogenous waste. The renal artery supplies oxygenated blood to the kidneys, which is not filtered. Hence option (c) is an incorrect option.

Conclusion

Thus it is concluded that renal veins consists the lowest blood concentration of nitrogenous waste.

Want to see more full solutions like this?

Subscribe now to access step-by-step solutions to millions of textbook problems written by subject matter experts!
Students have asked these similar questions
The “Renal Vein” cup contains now contains “clean” blood. After reabsorption has occurred, what SEVEN substances are present in the “clean” blood in the renal vein?
What nitrogenous waste passes from the liver to the urinary system? How is this substance formed?
What is the function of the renal artery?

Chapter 24 Solutions

EBK ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

Ch. 24.4 - Which of the pressures that determine NFP is...Ch. 24.5 - In which part of the nephron does most...Ch. 24.5 - How does the movement of Na+ drive the...Ch. 24.5 - MAKING conections Primary and secondary active...Ch. 24.6 - List several substances that are secreted into the...Ch. 24.7 - Describe the special characteristics of the...Ch. 24.7 - Under what conditions is ADH released from the...Ch. 24.8 - What would you expect the normal clearance value...Ch. 24.8 - What are the three major nitrogenous wastes...Ch. 24.9 - A kidney stone blocking a ureter would interfere...Ch. 24.9 - What is the trigone of the bladder, and which...Ch. 24.9 - Name the three regions of the male urethra.Ch. 24.9 - How does the detrusor respond to increased firing...Ch. 24.9 - MAKING connections Compare the structure and...Ch. 24 - The lowest blood concentration of nitrogenous...Ch. 24 - The glomerular capillaries differ from other...Ch. 24 - Damage to the renal medulla would interfere first...Ch. 24 - Which is reabsorbed by the proximal convoluted...Ch. 24 - Glucose is not normally found in the urine because...Ch. 24 - Filtration at the glomerulus is inversely related...Ch. 24 - Tubular reabsorption (a) of glucose and many other...Ch. 24 - If a freshly voided urine sample contains...Ch. 24 - Conditions such as diabetes mellitus and...Ch. 24 - Which of the following is/are true about ADH? (a)...Ch. 24 - What is the importance of the perirenal fat...Ch. 24 - Trace the pathway a creatinine molecule takes from...Ch. 24 - Explain the important differences between blood...Ch. 24 - Describe the mechanisms that contribute to renal...Ch. 24 - Prob. 5SAQCh. 24 - Describe what is involved in active and passive...Ch. 24 - Explain how the peritubular capillaries are...Ch. 24 - Explain the process and purpose of tubular...Ch. 24 - How does aldosterone modify the chemical...Ch. 24 - Explain why the filtrate becomes hypotonic as it...Ch. 24 - How does urinary bladder anatomy support its...Ch. 24 - Define micturition and describe the micturition...Ch. 24 - Lets return to Kyle Boulard, whom we met in the...Ch. 24 - Lets return to Kyle Boulard, whom we met in the...Ch. 24 - Lets return to Kyle Boulard, whom we met in the...Ch. 24 - Lets return to Kyle Boulard, whom we met in the...Ch. 24 - Lets return to Kyle Boulard, whom we met in the...Ch. 24 - Lets return to Kyle Boulard, whom we met in the...Ch. 24 - Lets return to Kyle Boulard, whom we met in the...
Knowledge Booster
Biology
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Recommended textbooks for you
  • Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
    Biology
    ISBN:9781305112100
    Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
    Publisher:Cengage Learning
    Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap ...
    Biology
    ISBN:9781285866932
    Author:Lauralee Sherwood
    Publisher:Cengage Learning
    Basic Clinical Laboratory Techniques 6E
    Biology
    ISBN:9781133893943
    Author:ESTRIDGE
    Publisher:Cengage
  • Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
    Biology
    ISBN:9781305112100
    Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
    Publisher:Cengage Learning
    Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap ...
    Biology
    ISBN:9781285866932
    Author:Lauralee Sherwood
    Publisher:Cengage Learning
    Basic Clinical Laboratory Techniques 6E
    Biology
    ISBN:9781133893943
    Author:ESTRIDGE
    Publisher:Cengage
    Excretory System; Author: Amoeba Sisters;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5qaGHfdmYM;License: Standard youtube license