Patho NSG 5003 week 8 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What is the functional unit of the kidney called Nephron
The only surface inside the nephron where cells are Proximal convoluted tubules
covered with microvilli to increase the reabsorptive
surface area is called the
What part of the kidney controls renal blood flow, Juxtaglomerular apparatus (JGA)
glomerular filtration, and renin secretion
The glomerular filtration rate is directly related to which Perfusion pressure in the glomerular capillaries
factor
What effects do exercise and body position have on They activate renal sympathetic neurons and cause mild vasoconstriction
renal blood flow
Blood vessels of the kidneys are innervated by the Sympathetic nervous system
When renin is released, it is capable of which action Formation of angiotensin I
What effect do natriuretic peptides have during heart Inhibits renin and aldosterone
failure when the heart dilates
What is the direct action of atrial natriuretic hormone Sodium excretion
What term is used to identify the movement of fluids and Tubular reabsorption
solutes from the tubular lumen to the peritubular
capillary plasma
Compared with a younger individual, how is the specific Specific gravity of urine in older adults is considered low normal
gravity of urine in older adults affected
What is the most common cause of uncomplicated Escherichia coli
urinary tract infection
Which clinical manifestations of a urinary tract infection Confusion and poorly localized abdominal discomfort
may be demonstrated in an 85-year-old individual
Anemia of chronic renal failure can be successfully Erythropoietin
treated with which element
What medical term is used to identify a functional urinary Neurogenic bladder
tract obstruction caused by an interruption of the nerve
supply to the bladder
CORRECT Answers
What is the functional unit of the kidney called Nephron
The only surface inside the nephron where cells are Proximal convoluted tubules
covered with microvilli to increase the reabsorptive
surface area is called the
What part of the kidney controls renal blood flow, Juxtaglomerular apparatus (JGA)
glomerular filtration, and renin secretion
The glomerular filtration rate is directly related to which Perfusion pressure in the glomerular capillaries
factor
What effects do exercise and body position have on They activate renal sympathetic neurons and cause mild vasoconstriction
renal blood flow
Blood vessels of the kidneys are innervated by the Sympathetic nervous system
When renin is released, it is capable of which action Formation of angiotensin I
What effect do natriuretic peptides have during heart Inhibits renin and aldosterone
failure when the heart dilates
What is the direct action of atrial natriuretic hormone Sodium excretion
What term is used to identify the movement of fluids and Tubular reabsorption
solutes from the tubular lumen to the peritubular
capillary plasma
Compared with a younger individual, how is the specific Specific gravity of urine in older adults is considered low normal
gravity of urine in older adults affected
What is the most common cause of uncomplicated Escherichia coli
urinary tract infection
Which clinical manifestations of a urinary tract infection Confusion and poorly localized abdominal discomfort
may be demonstrated in an 85-year-old individual
Anemia of chronic renal failure can be successfully Erythropoietin
treated with which element
What medical term is used to identify a functional urinary Neurogenic bladder
tract obstruction caused by an interruption of the nerve
supply to the bladder
