HUMAN ANATOMY - 180 DAY EBOOK
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781260942767
Author: McKinley
Publisher: Macmillan Higher Education
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Question
Chapter 27, Problem 8MC
Summary Introduction
Introduction:
Kidneys filter out the dissolved waste material from the blood. Different parts of the nervous system control activity of different parts of the kidney. Some are under the control of the autonomic nervous system, while some are controlled by the somatic nervous system.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solutionStudents have asked these similar questions
What structure drains the kidney and brings the urine to the bladder?
a. Ureter
b. Urethra
c. Vas deference
d. Fallopian tube
What is responsible for the voluntary flow of urine through the urethra?
a. external urethral sphincter
b. internal urethral sphincter
c. urinary bladder
d. ureter
Which direction of movement correctly describes how the term "reabsorption" functions in the nephron?
A.
from the capillaries of the vasa recta into the renal tubule lumen
B.
from the collecting duct into the ureter
C.
from the renal artery into the collecting duct
D.
from the renal tubule lumen into the surrounding interstitial fluid
E.
from the afferent arteriole into the glomerulus
Chapter 27 Solutions
HUMAN ANATOMY - 180 DAY EBOOK
Ch. 27 - What organs make up the urinary tract, and what is...Ch. 27 - Describe the mechanisms by which the kidneys...Ch. 27 - Prob. 3WYLCh. 27 - Prob. 4WYLCh. 27 - Prob. 5WYLCh. 27 - Prob. 6WYLCh. 27 - Prob. 7WYLCh. 27 - Prob. 8WYLCh. 27 - Prob. 9WYLCh. 27 - Prob. 10WYL
Ch. 27 - Prob. 11WYLCh. 27 - Prob. 12WYLCh. 27 - Prob. 13WYLCh. 27 - Prob. 14WYLCh. 27 - Prob. 15WYLCh. 27 - Prob. 16WYLCh. 27 - Prob. 17WYLCh. 27 - Match each numbered item with the most closely...Ch. 27 - Prob. 1MCCh. 27 - Prob. 2MCCh. 27 - Prob. 3MCCh. 27 - Prob. 4MCCh. 27 - The arteries located at the corticomedullary...Ch. 27 - Prob. 6MCCh. 27 - Prob. 7MCCh. 27 - Prob. 8MCCh. 27 - Reabsorption is the movement of fluid and solutes...Ch. 27 - The micturition reflex controls a. urine...Ch. 27 - Prob. 1CRCh. 27 - Describe the connective tissue coverings that...Ch. 27 - Prob. 3CRCh. 27 - Prob. 4CRCh. 27 - Prob. 5CRCh. 27 - Prob. 6CRCh. 27 - What prevents urine stored in the urinary bladder...Ch. 27 - Prob. 8CRCh. 27 - Trace the course of fluid movement, beginning with...Ch. 27 - What is the cause of a urinary tract infection?...Ch. 27 - Prob. 1DCRCh. 27 - Males who suffer from either benign prostatic...
Knowledge Booster
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.Similar questions
- When arterial blood pressure drops below normal, which renal function occur as a result of sympathetic nervous system activation? a. Afferent arteriole vasodilation b. Decreased ADH secretion c. Decreased renin secretion d. Afferent arteriole vasoconstrictionarrow_forwardDilating the afferent arteriole and constricting the efferent arteriole to the renal corpuscle will cause which pressure to rise? A. Glomerular Hydrostatic Pressure B. Glomerular Osmotic Pressure C. Capsular Hydrostatic Pressure D. Capsular Osmotic Pressurearrow_forwardWhich of the ff substance indicates renal pathology if present in urine even in small quantities? a. creatine b. glucose c. urea d. sodiumarrow_forward
- What structure of the nephron empties urine into the calyx of the kidney? A. Proximal convoluted tubule B. Loop of henle C. Distal convoluted tubule D. Collecting Ductarrow_forwardThe term for a condition where very little urine is being passed is calledA. anuria B. dysuria C. polyuriaD. oliguriaarrow_forwardWhat causes the large osmotic force due to proteins in the peritubular capillary? A. The secretion of proteins into the interstitial space by the tubule cells. B. The prevention of proteins being filtered at the glomerulus. C. The high capsular pressure in the glomerulus. D. A and Barrow_forward
- Which statement is false about the kidneys?a. The right kidney is positioned more inferiorly thanthe left kidney.b. The cortex is subdivided into renal pyramids.c. The renal artery, renal vein, and ureter connect tothe kidney at its hilum.d. The kidney is covered by a fibrous capsule.arrow_forwardHow would damage to the renal capillaries resulting in an increase in protein filtration and urinary excretion affect net filtration pressure in the systemic circulation? a. Increase capillary reabsorption due to an increase in interstitial colloid osmotic pressure b. Increase capillary filtration due to an increase in interstitial hydrostatic pressure c. Increase capillary filtration due to a decrease in blood colloid osmotic pressure d. Increase capillary reabsorption due to increased blood hydrostatic pressurearrow_forwardWhich patient characteristic will result in DECREASED glomelular filtration rate (GFR) estimation using Cockroft-Gault? a. Increasing age b. Male gender c. Decreasing serum creatinine d. Increasing Weightarrow_forward
- Shortly after giving a friend a swift punch to the lower back, he informs you that his urine appears reddish in colour. What is the name of this affliction and how long will it take the Multistix to verify your diagnosis? A. hematuria - 30 seconds B. hematuria - 1 minute C. glycosuria - 1 minute D. glycosuria - 30 secondsarrow_forwardConstriction of the efferent arteriole of the renal corpuscle will cause ________________ to rise. A. Glomerular Osmotic Pressure B. Glomerular Hydrostatic Pressure C. Capsular Osmotic Pressure D. Capular Hydrostatic Pressurearrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- Essentials of Pharmacology for Health ProfessionsNursingISBN:9781305441620Author:WOODROWPublisher:CengageHuman Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap ...BiologyISBN:9781285866932Author:Lauralee SherwoodPublisher:Cengage LearningMedical Terminology for Health Professions, Spira...Health & NutritionISBN:9781305634350Author:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. SchroederPublisher:Cengage Learning
Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions
Nursing
ISBN:9781305441620
Author:WOODROW
Publisher:Cengage
Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap ...
Biology
ISBN:9781285866932
Author:Lauralee Sherwood
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spira...
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:9781305634350
Author:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Excretory System; Author: Amoeba Sisters;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5qaGHfdmYM;License: Standard youtube license