QUIZ 1 & 2
Question 1 (1 point) Question 1 Saved
The kidney is able to keep the rate of glomerular perfusion and GFR fairly constant over a range
of arterial pressures. One mechanism responsible for the autoregulatory response in the kidney
is:
Question 1 options:
Myogenic mechanism
Active transport
Carrier mechanism
Passive transport
Question 2 (1 point) Question 2 Unsaved
Acute cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder and is the most common site of UTIs. A UTI is
an inflammation of the urinary epithelium most usually caused by:
Question 2 options:
Fungus from the perineal area
Bacteria from gut flora
Herpes simplex 2
A worm or parasite
Question 3 (1 point) Question 3 Unsaved
Different patterns of urinary sediment may be associated with varying types of
glomerulonephritis. The loss of the negative electrical charge across the glomerular filtration
, membrane and an increase in filtration pore size enhances the movement of proteins into the
urine. The type of sediment characterized by the presence of blood and varying degrees of
protein in the urine is:
Question 3 options:
Nephritic
Urodynamic
Polymorphic
Crescentic
Question 4 (1 point) Question 4 Unsaved
An 11-year old girl is seen in her pediatrician’s office. Her mother has scheduled an
appointment because she is concerned that her daughter is developing faster than her friends.
The pediatrician explains that a variety of factors influence the timing of puberty. The young
client states that she has worn a bra for almost 2 years. Breast development is caused by the
secretion of:
Question 4 options:
Estradiol
Androgens
Progesterone
Gonadotropin
Question 5 (1 point) Question 5 Unsaved
In female adolescents, egg production occurs:
Question 5 options:
During puberty