Kidney Quizzes & Trivia

Check out the online kidney quizzes and boost your general knowledge about this bean-shaped organ, its function, location in the body, and the conditions that affect this organ.

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Kidney Quiz

Questions: 25 | Attempts: 1690 | Last updated: Jan 15, 2020

Sample Question
The kidneys' only function is to remove harmful toxins from the blood.

True

False

Kidney Basics Quiz

This quiz will test your basic knowledge of the organs known as the kidneys. It covers the function of the kidneys, some material on kidney disease, and kidney health. Be sure to click "see answer" after answering each...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 6703 | Last updated: Mar 31, 2015

Sample Question
How many kidneys does a human being typically have?

One

Two

Three

Four

The Renal System

Questions: 8 | Attempts: 1643 | Last updated: May 7, 2019

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Which is NOT a function of the kidneys?

Synthesis of Vitamin D

Regulating blood pH

Produce Anti diuretic hormone (ADH)

Excretion of wastes

Pathology Of Kidney

Questions: 16 | Attempts: 758 | Last updated: May 7, 2019

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A 7 year old child presents with hypoalbuminemia, edema, hyperlipidemia, and proteinuria. The edema is in the periorbital region initially and eventually spreads to the rest of the body. The patient is given steroid therapy and the disease goes away. What is a key morphological feature of the patients disease?

Fusion of the foot processes

Destruction of the basement membrane

Destruction of the glomerulus

Hemosiderin laden macrophages in the kidney

None of the above

Block 6 Renal Physiology Brs W Expl Prt 1

Block 6 Renal Physiology BRS W Expl Prt 1

The Block 6 Renal Physiology Brs W Expl Prt 1 below is the first in the revision quizzes that is designed to ensure you understood all the aspects on the renal system that we covered these last few weeks. Give it a try and...

Questions: 17 | Attempts: 804 | Last updated: Nov 6, 2018

Sample Question
Secretion of 1{ ± by the distal tubule will be decreased by

Metabolic alkalosis

A high-K± diet

Hyperaldosteronism

Spironolactone administration

Thiazide diuretic administration

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Kidney Questions & Answers

What would cause an increase in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) & renal plasma flow (RPF)?

1. dilation of the afferent arteriole -dilation of the afferent arteriole will increase both renal plasma flow (rpf) [because renal vascular resistance is decreased] and glomerular filtration rate (gfr) [because glomerular capillary hydrostatic press

What will a woman who runs a marathon in 90 degree Fahrenheit experience if she replaces all volume lost in sweat by drinking distilled water?

There are many ways that a person must prepare for a marathon. Besides, practicing the ways in which someone runs in order to gain endurance and stamina during the race, the marathon runner must also prepare with the equipment and supplies that they

What causes kidney stones?

Several things can lead to kidney stone formation. First, it is important to know that they are different kinds of kidney stones. Calcium oxalate stones, ammonium magnesium phosphate stones (struvite), uric acid stones and cysteine stones are the typ

What is the role of kidney in osmoregulation?

The kidneys play a very important role in osmoregulation. They are the main organs of osmoregulation in mammalian systems. The functional unit of the kidney is the nephron that filters the blood and generates urine. The kidneys regulate the water rea

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Block 6 Renal Physio Dr Shams W Xpl

Block 6 Renal physio Dr Shams w xpl

The purpose of the urinary system is to eliminate waste from the body, regulate blood volume and blood pressure, control levels of electrolytes and metabolites, and regulate blood Ph.this is made possible through the various...

Questions: 26 | Attempts: 269 | Last updated: Nov 6, 2018

Sample Question
In which of the following parts of the renal tubule does the lowest concentration of potassium in the tubular fluid occur?

Proximal tubule

Thick ascending limb of Henle's loop

Collecting duct

Distal tubule

How Well Do You Know Your Kidney

How Well Do You Know your Kidney

Your kidneys are two of the most important organs in your body and contain about a million nephrons. The Kidneys filter your blood and help get rid of waste products from your body. Test out how much you know about your...

Questions: 18 | Attempts: 249 | Last updated: May 7, 2019

Sample Question
When performing a splenctomy, it is important to remember that the lienorenal ligament contains which of the following structures?

Left gastro-omental artery

Tail of the pancreas

Left renal artery

Left ureter

Short gastric arteries

Block 6 Renal Physiology BRS W Expl Prt 2

Block 6 Renal physiology BRS w expl prt 2

Questions: 26 | Attempts: 155 | Last updated: May 7, 2019

Sample Question
A man presents with hypertension and hypokalemia. Measurement of his arterial blood gases reveal a pH of 7.5 and a calculated HCO3- of 32 mEq/L. His serum cortisol and urinary vanillylmandelic acid (V'MA) are normal, his serum aldosterone is increased, and his plasma renin activity is decreased. Which set of arterial blood values describes a patient with a 5-day history of vomiting? pH HCO3- (mEq/L) PCO2 (mm Hg)

Ph=7.65 --------------- HCO3=48 -------------- CO2=45

Ph=7.50 -------------- HCO3=15 -------------- CO2=20

Ph=7.40 -------------- HCO3=24 -------------- CO2=40

Ph=7.32 ------------- HCO3=30 -------------- CO2=60

Ph=7.31 -------------- HCO3=16 -------------- CO2=33

Kidney- II

Questions: 6 | Attempts: 145 | Last updated: May 7, 2019

Sample Question
Important in homeostasis.

Electrolyte Balance

Electrolysis

Both A & B

Quiz On Treating Kidney Stones! Trivia

Quiz on Treating Kidney Stones! Trivia

Do you know how to treat kidney stones? Do you think you can pass this quiz? Kidney stones can be treated in two significant ways. One of them is taking pain medication and drinking lots of water. The other entails a surgical...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 140 | Last updated: Nov 24, 2020

Sample Question
Which of the following stones would be radiolucent?

Calcium oxalate

Uric acid

Struvite

Cystine

Calcium phosphate

How Much Do You Know About Kidney Stones?

Kidney Stones are a fairly common medical affliction. You may someone who had one, or have had one yourself. But, how much do you really know about kidney stones? What are the causes, symptoms, and how can you decrease your...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 109 | Last updated: May 27, 2018

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What percent of men and women will develop a kidney stone?

25% of men, 13% of women

13% of men, 7% of women

7% of men, 18% of women

18% of men, 25% of women

Quiz Questions Over Kidney Functions

Quiz questions over kidney functions

Questions: 51 | Attempts: 56 | Last updated: May 7, 2019

Sample Question
This connective tissued covers each kidney and protects it and anchors it to the abdominal wall.

Renal medulla

Renal sinus

Renal fascia

Ureter

Urethra

Cytology: Kidney Function And Tests

Cytology: Kidney function and Tests

Questions: 44 | Attempts: 38 | Last updated: Apr 20, 2016

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The kidneys _____ water and electrolytes in times of a negative balance.

Increase

Decrease

Absorb

Conserve

Chapter 26 Quiz

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 37 | Last updated: May 7, 2019

Sample Question
Steroid hormones are lipids made from

Carbohydrates and amino acids

Cholesterol

Nucleic acids

Amino acids

Kidney

Questions: 23 | Attempts: 36 | Last updated: May 7, 2019

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True of Kidney except;

Paired

Located retroperitoneally on either spinal column

Outer region- cortex

None

Pathology:Nephron (Kidney)

pathology:Nephron (Kidney)

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 36 | Last updated: May 7, 2019

Sample Question
Elevation of urea and nitrogenous waste products in blood is called

Poly urea

Uremia

Lipourea

Hyperurea

Block 6 GI Histo Univ Of VirGInia W Expl Prt 3

Block 6 GI histo Univ of Virginia w expl prt 3

This quiz is from U of Virg med shool UVMS

Questions: 16 | Attempts: 27 | Last updated: May 7, 2019

Sample Question
A 62-year-old woman is admitted to the emergeny department with abdomnal pains of uncertain origin. A CT scan reveals an aortic aneurysm affecting the origin of the superior mesenteric artery, resulting in ischemia to an abdominal organ. Which of the following organs is most likely affected?

Ileum

Transverse colon

Spleen

Stomach

Duodenum

Kidney Structure/Function/Disorders

Questions: 81 | Attempts: 25 | Last updated: May 7, 2019

Sample Question
Process approximately _____ liters of blood daily and combine its waste products into ____ liters of urine

1700, 1.5

2000, 2.0

1700, 2.0

2000, 1.5

Psc2017 Kidney

PSC2017 Kidney

Questions: 6 | Attempts: 23 | Last updated: May 7, 2019

Sample Question
SGLT Transporters in the Kidney SGLT1 transporters are...

Low affinity for glucose (2-3mM) and high capacity

High affinity for glucose (0.2mM) and low capacity

Gallstones And Kidney Stones

Gallstones and Kidney Stones

Choose the correct answer.

Questions: 8 | Attempts: 16 | Last updated: May 7, 2019

Sample Question
What are pebble-like substances that develop in the gallbladder?

Gallstones

Kidney Stones

Rocks