Chapter 26 Principles of Anatomy & Physiology 14th edition by Gerard J Tortora

Chapter 26 Principles of Anatomy & Physiology 14th edition by Gerard J Tortora

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

1) Which is not a major function of the kidney?

1. a) regulation of blood ionic composition
2. b) regulation of blood cell size
3. c) regulation of blood volume
4. d) regulation of blood pressure
5. e) regulation of blood pH

Answer: b

Difficulty: Easy

Study Objective 1: SO 26.1 List the functions of the kidneys.

Section Reference 1: Sec 26.1 Overview of Kidney Functions

2) This is the formation of a new glucose molecule.

1. a) glycolysis
2. b) gluconeogenesis
3. c) glucosamine
4. d) glucose
5. e) calcitriol

Answer: b

Difficulty: Medium

Study Objective 1: SO 26.1 List the functions of the kidneys.

Section Reference 1: Sec 26.1 Overview of Kidney Functions

3) Which of the following is a waste product normally excreted by the kidneys?

1. a) urea
2. b) glucose
3. c) insulin
4. d) cholesterol
5. e) carbon dioxide

Answer: a

Difficulty: Easy

Study Objective 1: SO 26.1 List the functions of the kidneys.

Section Reference 1: Sec 26.1 Overview of Kidney Functions

4) This is smooth dense irregular connective tissue that is continuous with the outer coat of the ureter.

1. a) adipose capsule
2. b) renal capsule
3. c) renal hilus
4. d) renal cortex
5. e) renal medulla

Answer: b

Difficulty: Medium

Study Objective 1: SO 26.2 Describe the anatomy of the kidneys

Study Objective 2: SO 26.2.1 Describe the external and internal gross anatomical features of the kidneys.

Section Reference 1: Sec 26.2 Anatomy and Histology of the Kidneys

5) The portion of the kidney that extends between the renal pyramids is called the

1. a) renal columns
2. b) renal medulla
3. c) renal pelvis
4. d) calyces
5. e) renal papilla

Answer: a

Difficulty: Medium

Study Objective 1: SO 26.2 Describe the anatomy of the kidneys

Study Objective 2: SO 26.2.1 Describe the external and internal gross anatomical features of the kidneys.

Section Reference 1: Sec 26.2 Anatomy and Histology of the Kidneys