BIO 152 Module 7 Exam Essential Human Anatomy and Physiology II (with alternative questions) Exam 7
Question 1:
True/False: The kidneys are long, thin muscular tubes.
True
False
**CAN ALSO ASK:
True or False: The bladder drains into the ureters.
True
False
Question 2:
A person sustained blunt force trauma to the back at the T5 level,
with no spinal cord injury. Would you suspect the kidneys to be
damaged? Why or why not?
No, the kidneys lie between the T-12 and L-3
Question 3:
Describe the consistency and purpose of the renal capsule.
The renal capsule is a tough fibrous outer skin of the kidney
which protects it from injury and infection.
Question 4:
Name the layer and discuss the purpose of its extensions in the
region highlighted in blue, below.
BIO 152 Module 7 Exam Essential Human Anatomy
and Physiology II (with alternative questions)
Several extensions of the renal pelvis called calyces collect urine
which drains continuously into the renal pelvis and subsequently
into the ureter, which transports the urine to the bladder to be
stored.
**CAN ALSO ASK:
Name the layer and the parts of the nephrons located in the region highlighted in green, below.