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Human Biology, 7/e
Dr. Sylvia S. Mader

Urinary System and Excretion

True/False

Please answer all questions



1

Metabolic wastes come from the breakdown of substances that have been processed by the body's cells. (p. 187)
A)True
B)False
2

The kidneys are found on either side of the vertebral column, just below the diaphragm. (p. 188)
A)True
B)False
3

Urine enters the bladder by peristaltic contractions. (p. 188)
A)True
B)False
4

Creatine phosphate serves as a reservoir of high-energy phosphate in muscles. (p. 189)
A)True
B)False
5

The afferent arteriole brings blood toward the glomerular capsule. (p. 192)
A)True
B)False
6

Water and large molecules move from the glomerulus to inside the glomerular capsule. (p. 195)
A)True
B)False
7

Tubular reabsorption is a process that returns useful products to the blood. (p. 195)
A)True
B)False
8

Water leaves the ascending limb of the loop of Henle actively. (p. 196)
A)True
B)False
9

During times when the body is low on water, ADH is secreted to cause the collecting duct to reabsorb more water. (p. 196)
A)True
B)False