Genitourinary System Physiology Quizzes: Test Your Knowledge

Question 1

Which of the following is the primary function of the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Excretion of waste products

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Regulation of blood pressure

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Production of hormones

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Metabolism of nutrients

Question 2

Which structure of the kidney is responsible for filtering blood and producing a filtrate?

Accepted Answer

Glomerulus

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Collecting duct

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Ureter

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Bladder

Question 3

Which hormone is involved in regulating water reabsorption in the collecting duct of the kidney?

Accepted Answer

Antidiuretic hormone

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Renin

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Aldosterone

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Parathyroid hormone

Question 4

Which structure is responsible for transporting urine from the kidneys to the bladder?

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Ureter

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Urethra

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Collecting duct

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Renal pelvis

Question 5

Which of the following is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States?

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Chlamydia

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Gonorrhea

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Syphilis

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HIV

Question 6

What is the primary function of the kidneys?

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To filter waste products from the blood

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To produce red blood cells

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To regulate blood pressure

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To regulate body temperature

Question 7

Which of the following is the functional unit of the kidney?

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The nephron

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The Bowman's capsule

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The glomerulus

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The collecting duct

Question 8

Which of the following hormones stimulates the reabsorption of water in the collecting ducts?

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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Aldosterone

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Renin

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Atrial natriuretic peptide

Question 9

What is the primary neurotransmitter responsible for penile erection?

Accepted Answer

Nitric oxide

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Acetylcholine

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Dopamine

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Serotonin

Question 10

Which structure in the kidneys is specifically responsible for concentrating urine?

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Loop of Henle

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Proximal convoluted tubule

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Distal convoluted tubule

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Collecting duct

Question 11

What is the main function of the glomerulus?

Accepted Answer

Filter blood

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Reabsorb ions

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Secrete hormones

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Excrete waste

Question 12

Which hormone specifically increases the collecting duct's water permeability?

Accepted Answer

Antidiuretic hormone

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Aldosterone

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Parathyroid hormone

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Calcitonin

Question 13

Identify the muscular tube that transports urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder.

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Ureter

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Urethra

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Vas deferens

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Epididymis

Question 14

Which of the following is commonly associated with causing urinary tract infections?

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Escherichia coli

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Streptococcus pneumoniae

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Staphylococcus aureus

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Haemophilus influenzae

Question 15

What is the prostate gland's primary function?

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Produces seminal fluid

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Produces sperm

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Filters urine

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Stores urine

Question 16

Identify the surgical procedure performed to remove a kidney.

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Nephrectomy

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Cystectomy

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Prostatectomy

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Vasectomy

Question 17

How do the proximal and distal tubules contribute to regulating blood pH?

Accepted Answer

Proximal tubule reabsorbs bicarbonate ions, while the distal tubule secretes hydrogen ions.

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Proximal tubule secretes bicarbonate ions, while the distal tubule reabsorbs hydrogen ions.

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Both proximal and distal tubules reabsorb bicarbonate ions.

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Both proximal and distal tubules secrete hydrogen ions.

Question 18

Which of the following hormones plays a crucial role in urine concentration by increasing water reabsorption in the collecting ducts?

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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Aldosterone

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Epinephrine

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Cortisol

Question 19

Which of the following structures is responsible for transporting urine from the renal pelvis to the bladder?

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Ureters

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Renal pelvis

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Nephrons

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Glomerulus

Question 20

Which of the following is the structural and functional unit of the kidney responsible for urine formation?

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Nephron

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Glomerulus

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Renal pelvis

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Ureter

Question 21

Which of the following processes occurs in the Bowman's capsule, initiating urine formation?

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Filtration

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Reabsorption

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Secretion

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Concentration

Question 22

Which of the following mechanisms is primarily responsible for the reabsorption of essential nutrients and electrolytes from the filtrate in the proximal tubule?

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Active transport

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Passive transport

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

Question 23

Which of the following mechanisms is responsible for the secretion of hydrogen ions into the renal tubules, contributing to acid-base balance?

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Hydrogen-potassium pump

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Sodium-potassium pump

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Sodium-bicarbonate cotransporter

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Potassium-bicarbonate cotransporter

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a key function of the male reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

Excretion of urine

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Production of sperm

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Protection of the testes

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Regulation of body temperature

Question 25

A patient presents with flank pain, hematuria, and a palpable mass on physical exam. Which imaging modality is most appropriate for evaluating this patient's condition?

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Computed tomography (CT) scan

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Ultrasound

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan

Question 26

Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating water reabsorption in the collecting ducts, thus influencing urine concentration?

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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Aldosterone

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Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

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Estrogen

Question 27

Which structure is NOT a type of renal tubule?

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Glomerulus

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Proximal convoluted tubule (PCT)

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Loop of Henle

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Distal convoluted tubule (DCT)

Question 28

What is the primary function of the Bowman's capsule?

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Filtration of blood

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Reabsorption of water

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Secretion of ions

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Concentration of urine

Question 29

What is the primary mechanism responsible for urine concentration in the renal medulla?

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Countercurrent multiplication

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Diffusion of water

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Active transport of ions

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Filtration of waste products

Question 30

Identify the hormone responsible for promoting the reabsorption of calcium in the renal tubules:

Accepted Answer

Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

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Calcitonin

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Aldosterone

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

Question 31

What is the primary neurotransmitter involved in penile erection?

Accepted Answer

Nitric oxide

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Dopamine

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Norepinephrine

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Acetylcholine

Question 32

Which of the following is the primary function of the glomerulus in the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Filtration of blood plasma to form glomerular filtrate

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Reabsorption of essential substances from the filtrate

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Secretion of waste products into the filtrate

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Concentration of urine in the collecting ducts

Question 33

What hormone is responsible for regulating water reabsorption in the collecting ducts of the kidneys, thereby controlling urine concentration?

Accepted Answer

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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Estrogen

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Progesterone

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Oxytocin

Question 34

Which of the following is the first part of the male reproductive system to receive sperm from the epididymis?

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Vas deferens

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Seminal vesicles

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Prostate gland

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Bulbourethral glands

Question 35

Which hormone is responsible for stimulating contractions of the uterus during labor?

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Oxytocin

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Progesterone

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Estrogen

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Relaxin

Question 36

What is the name of the paired structures that connect the kidneys to the urinary bladder?

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Ureters

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Urethra

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Vas deferens

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Epididymis

Question 37

Which genetic disorder is characterized by mutations in the PKHD1 gene, leading to the formation of renal cysts and an elevated risk of end-stage renal disease?

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Polycystic kidney disease

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Alport syndrome

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Nephronophthisis

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Medullary cystic kidney disease

Question 38

Which hormone plays a crucial role in regulating water balance by enhancing water reabsorption in the collecting ducts of the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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Aldosterone

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Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

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Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)

Question 39

Identify the primary function of the juxtaglomerular apparatus, a specialized structure in the kidneys.

Accepted Answer

Regulating blood pressure through renin secretion

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Filtering waste products from the blood

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Producing red blood cells

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Secreting hormones essential for electrolyte balance

Question 40

What is the specialized process responsible for the production of male gametes, commonly known as sperm?

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Spermatogenesis

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Oogenesis

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Fertilization

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Implantation

Question 41

The glomerulus, a vital component of the kidney, performs which essential function?

Accepted Answer

Filtering blood to remove waste products

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Reabsorbing water from the filtrate

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Secreting hormones to regulate blood pressure

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Storing urine before excretion

Question 42

What is the main purpose of the urethra within the urinary system?

Accepted Answer

Transporting urine from the bladder to the outside of the body

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Providing temporary storage for urine before it is released

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Filtering blood to remove waste products

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Producing sperm for reproduction

Question 43

Which hormone is primarily responsible for promoting water reabsorption in the collecting ducts?

Accepted Answer

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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Aldosterone

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Renin

Question 44

Which of the following is not a primary function of the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Synthesis of insulin

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Regulation of blood pH

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Production of erythropoietin

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Excretion of metabolic waste

Question 45

Where does reabsorption of glucose and amino acids mainly occur in the nephron?

Accepted Answer

Proximal convoluted tubule

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Collecting ducts

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Distal convoluted tubule

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Loop of Henle

Question 46

Which hormone is responsible for triggering the contraction of myoepithelial cells around the mammary glands, leading to milk ejection?

Accepted Answer

Oxytocin

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Prolactin

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FSH

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Estrogen

Question 47

Which structure within the testes is responsible for producing sperm cells?

Accepted Answer

Seminiferous tubules

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Epididymis

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Prostate

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Vas deferens

Question 48

What is the primary function of the corpus luteum?

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To secrete progesterone

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To release eggs

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To facilitate fertilization

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To produce estrogen

Question 49

Which of the following is not considered a sexually transmitted infection?

Accepted Answer

Urinary tract infection

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Gonorrhea

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Chlamydia

Question 50

A patient presents with excessive thirst (polydipsia) and frequent urination (polyuria). Their urine is dilute (low osmolality), while their blood is concentrated (high osmolality).  What is the most likely cause of these findings?

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Diabetes insipidus

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Diabetes mellitus

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Chronic kidney disease

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Hypothyroidism

Question 51

During intense physical activity, what change would you expect to see in the glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?

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Increase

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Fluctuates unpredictably

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Decrease

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No change

Question 52

Which of the following substances is typically reabsorbed back into the bloodstream in the proximal convoluted tubule of the nephron?

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Glucose

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Creatinine

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Potassium

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Urea

Question 53

A patient experiences frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs).  Which of the following anatomical features could increase their susceptibility to these infections?

Accepted Answer

Shorter urethra in females

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Weak urinary sphincter muscles

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Longer urethra in males

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Large bladder capacity

Question 54

Which hormone is primarily responsible for triggering ovulation in females?

Accepted Answer

Luteinizing hormone (LH)

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Progesterone

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Estrogen

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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Question 55

A patient is diagnosed with infertility. Semen analysis reveals a low sperm count and reduced sperm movement (motility). Which of the following conditions could be a contributing factor?

Accepted Answer

Varicocele

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Prostatitis

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

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Erectile dysfunction

Question 56

Which of the following processes is NOT directly involved in regulating blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Spermatogenesis

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Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS)

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Sympathetic nervous system

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

Question 57

A patient reports frequent urination, particularly at night (nocturia), difficulty starting urination, and a weak urine stream. Which of the following conditions is most likely the cause?

Accepted Answer

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

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Kidney stones

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Urinary tract infection (UTI)

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Overactive bladder

Question 58

What is a primary function of the epididymis in the male reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

Maturation and storage of sperm

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Transport of sperm to the prostate gland

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Production of testosterone

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Ejaculation of sperm

Question 59

A patient presents with a history of absent menstruation (amenorrhea) and infertility.  Pelvic ultrasound reveals the absence of a uterus. What condition is most likely the cause?

Accepted Answer

Müllerian agenesis

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Premature ovarian failure

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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

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Endometriosis