Elsevier Pathophysiology - Renal System NCLEX questions with correct answers

What is the appropriate term for when fluid moves from the tubular lumen to the peritubular capillary plasma? a. Ultrafiltration b. Tubular Reabsorption c. Tubular Secretion d. Excretion Answer B Tubular reabsorption is the movement of fluids and solute from the tubular lumen to the peritubular capillary plasma. Tubular secretion refers to substances moving from the plasma of the capillary to the tubular lumen. Excretion is the elimination of the substance in the final urine. Ultrafiltration is the process of filtration across the glomerular capillaries. Which of the following are types of nephron? (Select all that apply) a. Superficial Cortical b. Midcortical c. Juxtamedullary d. Glomerular e. Mesangial Answer a, b, c Nephrons are the functional unit of the