Question 1

Most carbon dioxide is carried in the blood

Accepted Answer

A)   as bicarbonate ion formed from carbonic acid in the plasma.
B)   causing the pH to increase.
C)   within the plasma.
D)   bonded with hemoglobin.
E)   bonded with oxygen.F) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

In which structure does urine formation begin?

Accepted Answer

A)   collecting duct
B)   proximal tubule
C)   nephron loop
D)   glomerular capsule
E)   distal tubuleF) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

Increasing the size of the thoracic cavity through contraction of the diaphragm and rib muscles causes

Accepted Answer

A)   an inhalation.
B)   an exhalation.
C)   coughing.
D)   positive pressure in the lungs.
E)   swallowing.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

Which of the following is the correct path urine follows from internal structures to outside the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   renal cortex - urethra - urinary bladder - ureter
B)   urinary bladder - renal pelvis - ureter - urethra
C)   renal pelvis - ureter - urinary bladder - urethra
D)   ureter - renal pelvis - urinary bladder - urethra
E)   ureter - urinary bladder - renal pelvis - urethraF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

The nephron of mammals and Malpighian tubules of insects are both involved in water and salt balance. They are also similar in that they are both

Accepted Answer

A)   involved in elimination of nitrogenous wastes.
B)   involved in the elimination of digestive wastes.
C)   attached to the digestive system.
D)   attached to the respiratory system.
E)   found in the kidneys.F) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Exam 24: The Maintenance Systems

In which structure does urine formation begin?

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The nephron of mammals and Malpighian tubules of insects are both involved in water and salt balance. They are also similar in that they are both

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Which of the following is the correct path urine follows from internal structures to outside the body?

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Most carbon dioxide is carried in the blood

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Increasing the size of the thoracic cavity through contraction of the diaphragm and rib muscles causes

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Exam 24: The Maintenance Systems

In which structure does urine formation begin?

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The nephron of mammals and Malpighian tubules of insects are both involved in water and salt balance. They are also similar in that they are both

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Which of the following is the correct path urine follows from internal structures to outside the body?

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Most carbon dioxide is carried in the blood

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Increasing the size of the thoracic cavity through contraction of the diaphragm and rib muscles causes

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