Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology (Shier), 12th Edition

Learning Outcome 20.3

1			The outermost covering of the kidney is the _____.
			A)	cortex
			B)	medulla
			C)	pelvis
			D)	capsule

Learning Outcome 20.4

2			What is the basic functional unit of the kidney?
			A)	alveolus
			B)	renal pyramid
			C)	renal pelvis
			D)	nephron

Learning Outcome 20.4

3			The kidney secretes _____ which is an enzyme-hormone which raises blood pressure.
			A)	aldosterone
			B)	renin
			C)	angiotensinogen
			D)	angiotensin II

Learning Outcome 20.9

4			Which of the following occurred by active transport?
			A)	albumin in the urine
			B)	creatine in the urine
			C)	reabsorption of water at the proximal tubule
			D)	reabsorption of amino acids

Learning Outcome 20.7

5			Uric acid results from _____ metabolism.
			A)	protein
			B)	carbohydrate
			C)	purine
			D)	pyrimidine

Learning Outcome 20.4

6			An increase in the level of blood urea usually indicates renal or liver dysfunction.
			A)	True
			B)	False

Learning Outcome 20.8

7			High blood pressure is inversely proportional to the rate of urine formation.
			A)	True
			B)	False

Learning Outcome 20.4

8			The capsular hydrostatic pressure is usually higher than the glomerular hydrostatic pressure.
			A)	True
			B)	False

Learning Outcome 20.8

9			A drug that is an ACE inhibitor will lower blood pressure by inhibiting conversion of angiotensinogen to angiotensin I.
			A)	True
			B)	False

Learning Outcome 20.8

10			During trauma with significant loss of blood, the release of renin will be inhibited.
			A)	True
			B)	False