The urinary system is the principal system responsible for:

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Question 1 of 5

The urinary system is the principal system responsible for:

A. Removal of carbon dioxide. B. Water and electrolyte balance. C. Excretion of toxic nitrogenous compounds. D. B and C

Correct Answer: E

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Question 2 of 5

How does the composition of the filtrate change as it travels through the loop of Henle?

A. In the ascending limb, the volume decreases and in the descending limb, the concentration increases. B. In the descending limb, the volume decreases and in the ascending limb, the concentration decreases. C. In the descending limb, the volume decreases and in the ascending limb, the concentration increases. D. In the ascending limb, the volume decreases and in the descending limb, the concentration decreases.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3 of 5

The renal tubule of the nephron includes which of the following structures?

A. Proximal convoluted tubule, vasa recta, Bowman's capsule, collecting duct. B. Distal convoluted tubule, ascending limb of Loop of Henle, Bowman's capsule, proximal convoluted tubule. C. Descending limb of Loop of Henle, collecting duct, distal convoluted tubule, ascending limb of Loop of Henle. D. Glomerulus, proximal convoluted tubule, distal convoluted tubule, Bowman's capsule.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4 of 5

In what part (or parts) of the renal tubule reabsorb the least material from the filtrate?

A. the distal convoluted tubule B. the loop of Henle C. the proximal convoluted tubule D. the distal convoluted tubule and the collecting duct together

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5 of 5

Glomerular filtration rate can be altered by all of the following EXCEPT one. Which one?

A. constriction of renal tubule by macula densa B. vasoconstriction of afferent arteriole C. decrease in concentration of plasma proteins D. vasoconstriction of efferent arteriole

Correct Answer: A

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