Chapter 7: Urinary System Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The kidneys are located:
1. in the retroperitoneal cavity. 2. between T-12 and L-3. 3. anterior to the spleen. a. 1 and 2 only b. 1 and 3 only c. 2 and 3 only d. 1, 2, and 3 ANS: A
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2. Which anatomic structures are located in the hilum of the kidney?
1. Renal artery 2. Renal vein 3. Nerve plexus a. 1 and 2 only b. 1 and 3 only c. 2 and 3 only d. 1, 2, and 3 ANS: D
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3. In an adult, the ureters are normally approximately _____ inches long. a. 5 b. 10 c. 15 d. 20 ANS: B
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4. Which of the following is a waste product derived from a breakdown of a compound normally
found in muscle tissue? a. BUN b. Serum creatinine c. GFR d. Urine ANS: B
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5. Which laboratory test is used to determine the urinary system’s ability to break down
nitrogenous compounds from proteins to produce urea nitrogen? a. BUN b. Serum creatinine c. GFR d. All of the above
