Chapter 26: Renal Function
Banasik: Pathophysiology, 6th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The primary selectivity barrier for glomerular filtration is the J J J J J J J
a. glomerular basement membrane. J J
b. endothelial tight junctions. J J
c. epithelial fenestra. J
d. mesangial cells. J
ANS: A J
The basement membrane is an important selectivity barrier of the glomerulus, preventing plasma
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proteins, RBCs, WBCs, and platelets from passing through the glomerulus.
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Endothelial tight junctions, epithelial fenestra, and mesangial cells are not the primary selectivity
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barriers for glomerular filtration.
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2. The glucose transporter in the proximal tubule
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a. has no transport maximum.
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b. does not depend on sodium reabsorption.
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c. is ATP-dependent.
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d. may be saturated at high filtered glucose loads.
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ANS: D J
The glucose transporter in the proximal tubule may be saturated at high filtered glucose loads;
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glycosuria then results. A transport maximum does exist beyond which glycosuria occurs. A
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d.MThe transporter is not ATP-dependent. J J J J J J J J
3. The primary function of the vasa recta is to
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a. secrete renin. J
b. reabsorb NaCl. J
c. reabsorb interstitial fluid. J J
d. secrete urea. J
ANS: C J
The vasa recta are capillaries that surround the loops of Henle and collecting ducts and absorb interstitial
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fluid. The vasa recta do not secrete rennin or urea, nor do they reabsorb NaCl.
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4. Approximately two thirds of the water and electrolytes filtered by the kidney are reabsorbed by J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J
the
a. loop of Henle. J J
b. collecting tubule. J
c. distal tubule. J
d. proximal tubule. J
ANS: D J
Approximately two thirds of the water and electrolytes filtered by the kidney are reabsorbed by the J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J
proximal tubule. Two thirds of the water and electrolytes filtered by the kidney are not reabsorbed
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by the loop of Henle, collecting tubule, or distal tubule.
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5. Which finding on urinalysis should prompt further evaluation?
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a. pH 4.5 J
b. Red blood cells 2 per high-power field J J J J J J
c. Specific gravity of 1.015 J J J
d. White blood cells 20 per high-power field J J J J J J
ANS: D J
This many WBCs in the urine indicate urinary tract infection; 5 or more is not expected. 4.5 is a
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normal pH. Fewer than 5 RBCs is insignificant. 1.015 is a normal specific gravity.
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6. Renin is released from J J J
a. the posterior pituitary gland. J J J
b. the liver. J
c. juxtaglomerular cells. J
d. macula densa cells. J J
ANS: C J
Renin is released from the juxtaglomerular cells. Renin is not released from the posterior pituitary
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gland, liver, or macula densa cells.
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7. It is true that glucose reabsorption in the tubules
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a. occurs passively. J
b. occurs in the proximal convoluted tubule. J J J J J
c. is unlimited. J
d. simply does not occur. J J J
ANS: B J
Glucose reabsorption occursNi n t hRe pI
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r o xi m a lBc.o nCv o lMu t e d tubule. Glucose reabsorption is notpassive; a
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sodium-dependent protein co-transporter J J J J J J J J
tubules is limited by the number of co-transporters; a threshold exists beyond which glycosuria
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will result. Glucose reabsorption occurs in the proximal convoluted tubule with the assistance of a
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sodium-dependent protein co-transporter. J J
8. Serious renal impairment generally does not occur until
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damaged.
a. 20%
b. 40%
c. 60%
d. 80%
ANS: D J
Serious renal impairment generally does not occur until 75% to 90% of the total nephrons have
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been damaged. The other answer options are incorrect.
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9. An important sign of glomerular basement membrane dysfunction is
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a. proteinuria.
b. hematuria.
c. glycosuria.
d. urinary casts. J
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Proteinuria is an important sign of basement membrane dysfunction. Hematuria can be found in
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glomerular disorders but it is not specific to this; it can be caused by many disorders.
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Glycosuria is found primarily in diabetes mellitus. Urinary casts do not necessarily mean
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basement membrane dysfunction. J J
10. The main driving force for glomerular filtration is
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a. oncotic pressure in the Bowman’s capsule. J J J J J
b. hydrostatic pressure in glomerular capillaries. J J J J
c. permeability of the glomerular membrane. J J J J
d. solute content of the blood in the glomerular capillaries.
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ANS: B J
Hydrostatic pressure within the glomerular capillaries is the main driving force for filtration. A
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significant drop in blood pressure such as in shock severely reduces glomerular filtration.
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Oncotic pressure in the Bowman’s capsule, permeability of the glomerular membrane, and solute
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content of the blood in the glomerular capillaries are not the main driving forces for filtration.
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11. Factors that increase the glomerular filtration rate include
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a. fluid volume excess. J J
b. increased hydrostatic pressure in the Bowman’s capsule. J J J J J J
c. high oncotic pressure in glomerular capillary blood.
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d. obstruction in the renal tubules. J J J J
ANS: A J
Fluid volume excess increases blood volume which increases glomerular filtration. Increased
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hydrostatic pressure in the Bowman’s capsule, high oncotic pressure in the glomerular
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12. The underlying mechanism which directly results in glycosuria is
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a. filtration of glucose from the glomerulus. J J J J J
b. exceeding the threshold for glucose reabsorption. J J J J J
c. secretion of glucose into the distal tubule. J J J J J J
d. the mechanism is unknown.
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ANS: B J
Glucose is normally freely filtered but then reabsorbed from the tubules into the peritubular
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capillaries. If the threshold for reabsorption is exceeded as in uncontrolled diabetes mellitus,
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glycosuria results. Glucose is freely filtered from the glomerulus; this is not the direct cause of
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glycosuria. Glucose is not secreted into the distal tubule. The underlying mechanism that directly
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results in glycosuria is exceeding the threshold for glucose reabsorption.
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13. Excess potassium is excreted from the body by the renal system primarily via
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a. glomerular filtration based on blood level of potassium. J J J J J J J
b. reabsorption based on blood level of potassium. J J J J J J
c. secretion based on aldosterone level. J J J J
d. an unknown mechanism.
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ANS: C J
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Potassium is secreted from the distal tubule and collecting ducts into the tubule lumen under the
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influence of aldosterone. Excess potassium is not excreted from the body by the renal system via
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glomerular filtration or the renal system based on the blood level of potassium, nor is it excreted
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from the body by the renal system based on the aldosterone level.
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14. The glomerular filtration rate is most accurately reflected in the
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a. blood urea nitrogen level. J J J
b. urinary output. J
c. serum osmolality. J
d. serum creatinine level. J J
ANS: D J
Serum creatinine is a fairly reliable indicator of glomerular filtration as it is stable. The blood urea
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nitrogen level, urinary output, and serum osmolality are affected by factors that make them less
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reliable as indicators of glomerular filtration.
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15. Serum creatinine may be increased by
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a. carbohydrate intake. J
b. fat intake. J
c. muscle breakdown. J
d. fluid intake. J
ANS: C J
Creatinine is an end product of muscle metabolism; muscle breakdown will increase the serum
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creatinine level. Serum creatinine is not affected by carbohydrate, fat, or fluid intake. Fluid
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volume deficit can increase the serum creatinine if it leads to acute renal failure.
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MULTIPLE RESPONSE J
1. Hormones that increase sodium reabsorption from the tubular fluid include (Select all that
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apply.)
a. aldosterone.
b. atrial natriuretic peptide. J J
c. antidiuretic hormone. J
d. urodilatin.
e. angiotensin II. J
ANS: A, E J J
Aldosterone and angiotensin II result in sodium reabsorption. Atrial natriuretic peptide and urodilatin
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decrease sodium reabsorption. Antidiuretic hormone does not affect sodium reabsorption.
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2. The blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level is affected by (Select all that apply.)
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a. protein intake. J
b. fat intake. J
c. fluid intake. J
d. catabolism.
e. renal function. J
ANS: A, C, D, E
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