Question: The outer portion of the kidney that contains the glomerulus and Bowman’s capsule is called the _____.

Answer Options: Renal cortex Renal medulla Hilus Renal pelvis

Answer: Renal cortex. 125.

Question: Absorption and secretion occur in the _____ of the nephron.

Answer Options: Proximal convoluted tubule Loop of Henle Distal convoluted tubule All of the above

Answer: All of the above. 126.

Question: The collecting ducts of the nephron are formed of _____ cells.

Answer Options: Keratinized Squamous epithelial Cuboidal epithelial Transitional epithelial

Answer: Cuboidal epithelial cells. 127.

Question: In the bladder, transitional epithelium is surrounded by connective tissue and smooth muscle that assist with contraction during urine release.

Answer Options: True False

Answer: True. 128.

Question: Urine moves from the proximal convoluted tubule to the loop of Henle in the renal medulla, where water is absorbed back into the bloodstream.

Answer Options: True False

Answer: True. 129.

Question: The arrow in the kidney tissue micrograph indicates _____.

Answer Options: A collecting tubule A glomerulus Transitional epithelium Connective tissue

Answer: A glomerulus. 130.

Question: The arrow in the urinary system virtual model indicates the _____.

Answer Options: Kidney Ureter Urinary bladder Urethra

Answer: Urethra. 131.

Question: In what part of the kidney are kidney stones likely to form?

Answer Options: N/A

Answer: Most commonly in the renal pelvis and calyces, where concentrated urine can allow minerals and salts to crystallize. Urine Formation and Urinalysis 132.