Multiple Choice Questions on the Anatomy of Kidneys
MCQs on Anatomy of Kidneys-Structures of the Kidney; Parts labelled as per the order
1. Renal pyramid 3. Renal artery Renal vein Renal hylum Renal pelvis Ureter Minor calyx Renal capsule Inferior extremity Superior extremity Interlobar vein Nephron Renal sinus Major calyx Renal papilla Renal column
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The Kidneys-Introduction
The kidneys are located at the back of the abdomen on either side of spine. The kidneys’ function is to remove waste products from the blood. It also regulates the fluid and electrolyte balance of the body. Diseases of the kidneys can be debilitating and life-threatening.
Below you will find a few questions and answers related to the anatomy of the kidneys.
The function of the urinary system is to
Remove waste products from the blood
Store and excrete urine
Secretion of certain hormones
All of the above
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Answer: All of the above
The physiological processes that produce the urine are EXCEPT
Glomerular filtration
Leukocyte production
Tubular reabsorption
Tubular secretion
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Answer: Leukocyte production
The basic functional unit of the kidney is
Cortex
Medulla
Nephron
Pelvis
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Answer: Nephron
A nephron is formed of
Renal corpuscle
Renal tubules
Nephron loop
All of the above
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Answer: All of the above
MCQs on Anatomy of Kidneys-Anatomy Tutorial
MCQs on Anatomy of Kidneys-The gland resting on the superior pole of the kidney is Adrenal Gland
1)Adrenal gland 2) Pyramid 3) Renal hilum 4) Papilla 5) Renal pelvis 6) Renal cortex (the medulla is pretty much everything that isn't cortex) 7) Ureter
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The hormone secreted by the kidneys is
Cytokinin
Erythropoietin
Erythromycin
Thymine
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Answer: Erythropoietin
The gland resting on the superior pole of the kidney is
Adrenal
Liver
Thymus
Thyroid
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Answer: Adrenal
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The outermost tissue layer surrounding the kidney is
Fibrous capsule
Perinephric fat
Renal fascia
Paranephric fat
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Answer: Fibrous capsule
How many renal pyramids are there in a renal medulla of a typical kidney ?
1 -7
8-15
16-23
24-31
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Answer: 8-15
Which is the outer portion?
Renal cortex
Renal medulla
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Answer: Renal cortex
The tip of the renal pyramid that projects toward the renal sinus is
Renal Papilla
Renal Column
Renal Capsule
Renal Pelvis
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Answer: Renal Papilla
The part of the kidney where the blood vessels, nerves, and the ureter enter is
Calyx
Cortex
Hilum
Pelvis
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Answer: Hilum
Fill in the blanks
Long looped nephron important in establishing the medullary vertical osmotic gradient is .....................
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Answer: Juxtamedullary nephron
Most abundant type of nephron is ........................
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Answer: Cortical Nephron
The movement of fluid and dissolved substances from the blood plasma into the renal tubule takes place by ..............................
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Answer: Glomerular filtration
Comments
JR Krishna (author) from India on August 03, 2013:
Hi Mary
Thanks for the visit. Kidneys are pair of wonderful organs and the beauty is that even if you lose one of them, you don't have to worry much. Hope you are doing well without any problems.
Thanks again for taking time to comment
Mary Hyatt from Florida on August 02, 2013:
As one who lost a kidney due to a large staghorn stone, I am interested in the kidneys and their function. (I wrote a Hub about that experience). This is a very informative article, and I learned some new facts.
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