Question 1

List the structures that a drop of urine will pass through as it leaves the renal papilla:
1 Urethra
2 Ureter
3 Renal pelvis
4 Urinary bladder
5 Minor calyx
6 Major calyx

A) 5, 6, 2, 3, 4, 1
B) 6, 5, 2, 3, 4, 1
C) 5, 6, 3, 2, 4, 1
D) 6, 5, 3, 2, 4, 1

C

Accepted Answer

The correct sequence is minor calyx (5), major calyx (6), renal pelvis (3), ureter (2), urinary bladder (4), and urethra (1).

Question 2

The triangular renal pyramids are separated by ________.&#10;A) renal papilla&#10;B) minor calyces&#10;C) major calyces&#10;D) renal columns

Accepted Answer

The triangular renal pyramids are separated by renal columns, which are extensions of the renal cortex that partition the renal medulla. The minor and major calyces are structures that collect urine and transport it to the renal pelvis before it is eliminated from the body through the ureter.

Question 3

Identify the urethra in the following figure.  &#10;A) A&#10;B) B&#10;C) C&#10;D) D&#10;E) E

Accepted Answer

E is the tube connecting the bladder to the outside of the body, which is the urethra.

Question 4

Urine is transported from the kidneys to the urinary bladder via the ________.&#10;A) urethra&#10;B) fundus&#10;C) urogenital sinus&#10;D) ureter

Accepted Answer

Urine is transported from the kidneys to the urinary bladder via the ureter. The urethra is the tube that carries urine out of the bladder, while the fundus is a term used to describe the upper part of an organ, such as the uterus. The urogenital sinus is a structure that forms during embryonic development and gives rise to the urethra and vagina in females, and the urethra and prostate gland in males.

Question 5

The fibrous sac surrounding the kidney is called the ________.&#10;A) renal hilum&#10;B) renal capsule&#10;C) renal cortex&#10;D) adipose capsule

Accepted Answer

The renal capsule is a fibrous sac that surrounds the kidney and serves as a barrier against trauma and infection. The renal hilum is a notch on the medial side of the kidney where the renal artery, vein, and ureter enter and exit. The renal cortex is the outer layer of the kidney, while the adipose capsule is a layer of fat that surrounds the renal capsule and helps to protect the kidney. None of these descriptions match the definition of the fibrous sac surrounding the kidney, making B the best choice.

Question 6

In a female cat, the vagina and the urethra empty into the ________.&#10;A) uterine horn&#10;B) urogenital sinus&#10;C) urinary bladder&#10;D) penis

Accepted Answer

In female cats, the vagina and the urethra empty into the urogenital sinus, which is a single opening where the reproductive and urinary systems meet before opening to the outside of the body. The other options are incorrect as they do not receive the flow of urine and reproductive fluids in female cats.

Question 7

Where are the renal pyramids located in the kidney?&#10;A) in the renal medulla&#10;B) in the renal hilum&#10;C) in the renal cortex&#10;D) in the renal capsule

Accepted Answer

Renal pyramids are located in the renal medulla.

Question 8

Where are the adrenal glands located?&#10;A) superior to the kidneys&#10;B) lateral to the kidneys&#10;C) inferior to the kidneys&#10;D) medial to the kidneys

Accepted Answer

The adrenal glands are located superior to the kidneys on each side of the body.

Question 9

Which statement regarding the location of the kidneys is correct?&#10;A) The kidneys are located in the thoracic cavity within the pleural membrane.&#10;B) The kidneys are located in the abdominal cavity outside of the peritoneal membrane.&#10;C) The kidneys are located in the abdominal cavity within the peritoneal membrane.&#10;D) The kidneys are located in the thoracic cavity outside the pleural membrane.

Accepted Answer

The kidneys are located in the abdominal cavity but are positioned behind the peritoneum, making them retroperitoneal organs. This means they are outside of the peritoneal membrane.

Question 10

Identify the ureters in the following figure.  &#10;A) A&#10;B) B&#10;C) C&#10;D) D&#10;E) E

Accepted Answer

The ureters are the two tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder, and they are labeled as C in the given figure. Option A is pointing towards the renal arteries, Option B is pointing towards the inferior vena cava (IVC), Option D is pointing towards the aorta, and Option E is pointing towards the iliac crest. None of these structures are the ureters.

Question 11

Which letter is marking a major calyx?  &#10;A) A&#10;B) B&#10;C) C&#10;D) D&#10;E) E

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

The feline urinary bladder is attached to the lateral and ventral walls of the abdominal cavity via the ________.&#10;A) fundus&#10;B) ureter&#10;C) suspensory ligament&#10;D) broad ligament

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Identify the renal pelvis in the following figure.  &#10;A) A&#10;B) B&#10;C) C&#10;D) D

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Identify the renal cortex in the following figure.  &#10;A) A&#10;B) B&#10;C) C&#10;D) D

Accepted Answer

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Deck 64: Cat Urinary System