BIOL201 Week 14 Quiz 10

1. Question: One of the many functions of the kidneys is to regulate renin release from the weak juxta glomerular cells of the afferent arteriole. What then occurs? 2. Question: The principle task of the nephron population is to balance the plasma to homeostatic set points and excrete potential toxins in the urine. 3. Question: Renin is released in response to . 4. Question: Mechanisms by which substances move across membranes for the absorption or secretion include . 5. Question: The primary structure found within the medulla of the kidney is the 6. Question: The functional unit of the kidney is called the . 7. Question: Which of these hormones can has an effect on the kidneys 8. Question: Urine is produced by the kidneys because of fluid that flows through which of the following? 9. Question: The arterial blood pathway entering each nephron and then exiting each nephron is as follows: 10. Question: Which of the following statement (s) is /are true of the kidney? 11. Question: Solute contributes to the movement of water between cells and the surrounding medium by what force? 12. Question: What is the term for having a higher-than-normal concentration of potassium, usually due to an increased dietary intake of potassium? 13. Question: What is the term for having a lower-than-normal concentration of sodium, usually due to having excess water accumulation in the body which dilutes the sodium? 14. Question: How soon after drinking a large glass of water will a person begin increasing their urine output? 15. Question: How are most electrolytes typically lost? 16. Question: What is Interstitial fluid (IF)? 17. Question: Where is most of the body's calcium found? 18. Question: What is the majorcation found in the extra cellular fluid? 19. Question: The largest amount of water leaves the body through this route. 20. Question: What is the majorcation found in intracellular fluid?