Discussion: Kidney Structure and Function Bowman’s Capsule

Discussion: Kidney Structure and Function Bowman’s Capsule

Discussion: Kidney Structure and Function Bowman’s Capsule

Biol 161

Kidneyanatomy

• Which of the following statements about kidney structure and function is true?

1. all of the answer choices are correct
2. no filtration occurs after Bowman’s capsule, only reabsorbtion and secretion
3. each kidney is composed of approximately one thousand nephrons
4. cells and large proteins are filtered into urine from the glomerulus

• Where does blood go after it leaves the glomerulus?

1. it re-enters pulmonary circulation
2. it returns to the heart via the inferior vena cava
3. it runs parallel to the nephron via the efferent venules
4. it re-enters systemic circulation
5. it runs parallel to the nephron via the efferent arterioles

 

• What structure surrounds the glomerulus and serves as the site of filtrate production?

1. a) Bowman’s capsule
2. b) Renal pelvis
3. c) Distal tubule

d)Proximal tubule

 

 

• What is the first structure encountered as blood interacts with a nephron?

1. Glomerulus
2. Distal convoluted tubule
3. Proximal convoluted tubule
4. Loop of Henle

 

• What is the functional unit of the kidney?

1. Nephrons
2. Renal medulla
3. Neurons
4. Renal corpuscles

 

 

 

 

Lung Anatomy

1)Which of the following structures is found within the lungs and helps facilitate gas exchange ?

1. a) Trachea
2. b) Secretory vesicles
3. c) Bronchi
4. d) Alveoli

 

2 )How many lobes does the right lung have?

A )One

b)Five

c)Three

1. d) Two

 

3) What respiratory structure connects the nasal passages and the mouth?

1. a) Trachea
2. b) Lungs
3. c) Larynx
4. d) Bronchioles
5. e) Pharynx

 

4) Which of the following is the correct path of air through the respiratory system?

1. a) Pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs
2. b) Bronchi, pharynx, larynx, trachea, lungs
3. c) Trachea, bronchi, larynx, pharynx, lungs
4. d) Larynx, pharynx, bronchi, trachea, lungs
5. e) Larynx, trachea, bronchi, pharynx, lungs

 

 

5. The correct sequence for the layers within the walls of the alimentary canal from inside to outside is the:
6. mucous membrane, muscularlayer, serouslayer, submucosa
7. mucous membrane, submucosa, muscularlayer, serouslayer
8. serous layer, muscular layer, mucous membrane, submucosa

 

 

6. From the oralcavity, swallowedfoodenters the _______ next.
   A. epiglottis
7. esophagus
8. pharynx
9. stomach
10. trachea

 

 

7. Digestion is the
8. a) chemical and mechanical breakdown of food
9. b) absorption of protein molecules
10. c) conversion of glucose to glycogen

 

 

8. The pancreas is:
9. a) an endocrine gland b) an exocrine c) both

 

 

 

9. The salivary enzyme amylase functions to digest:
10. a) carbohydrates b) proteins c) fats

 

 

 

10. The liverfunctions to:
11. storeVitamin D
12. destroydamagedredbloodcells
13. all of the above

 

 

 

11. One of the major functions of the large intestine is to:
12. secrete digestive enzymes
13. reabsorb water from chyme
14. regulate the release of bile

 

 

 

12. The ……………….. functions to store food, kill bacteria, and partially digest proteins.
13. a) mouth b) small intestine c) stomach

 

 

13. Although food does not pass through the …………………., enzymes secreted there are capable of digesting carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
14. a) liver b) pancreas c) stomach

 

 

14. The main site of absorptionis the
    A. esophagus.
15. large intestine.
16. oralcavity.
17. small intestine.
18. stomach.

 

 

15. Peristalsis occurs in the digestive tract:
16. from pharynx to anus
17. in stomach and small intestine
18. small and large intestine

 

 

16. Digestion of which of the following would be affected the most if the liver were severely damaged?
17. a) carbohydrates b) lipids c) proteins

 

 

17. Which of the following is NOT part of the large intestine:
18. a) cecum b) duodenum c) rectum

 

 

18. The main site of absorptionis the
    A. esophagus.
19. large intestine.
20. oralcavity.
21. small intestine.
22. stomach.

 

 

19. The function of bile is to
    A. blockabsorption.
20. emulsifyfats.
21. increaseproteindigestion.
22. increasestarchdigestion.
23. stimulate the secretion of hormones.

 

 

20. Foodismovedthrough the digestive tract via
    A. voluntarymuscularmovement.
21. air pressure.
22. hydrostatic force.
23. peristalsis.
24. amoeboidmovement