Portage pathophysiology module 8
exam 100% Correct.
Portage pathophysiology module 8
exam 100% Correct.
Each of the following statements are true regarding control over the GFR except: - ANSWER-The RAA
responds when blood pressure rises above normal limits.
(false b/c the RAA responds when blood pressure drops below normal limits.)
Which of the following statements is false regarding ADH? - ANSWER-Elevated levels of ADH will lead to
dilute urine.
(false b/c DECREASED levels of ADH will lead to dilute urine)
Cortical nephrons are characterized by the following except: - ANSWER-they originate deep in the cortex
(false b/c they originate superficially in the cortex)
Excess accumulation of fluid within the interstitial compartment is characteristic of which of the
following fluid imbalances? - ANSWER-edema
Reabsorption in the loop of Henle is characterized by the following except: - ANSWER-Na+ and water are
reabsorbed in equal proportions
(The loop of Henle reabsorbed more Na+ and Cl- than water)
Which of the following is/are true regarding acid-base disorders? (mark all that apply) - ANSWER-
Metabolic disorders are a result of a change in plasma HCO3- levels
Respiratory disorders are a result of a change in plasma CO2 levels
Normal blood pH = 7.35-7.45
Acute postinfectious glomerulonephritis is characterized by the following except: - ANSWER-Associated
with a poor prognosis as it often leads to CKD
(the prognosis is good when underlying cause is treated)
, Portage pathophysiology module 8
exam 100% Correct.
Which of the following is characteristic of chronic transplant rejection? - ANSWER-it involves humoral
immunity
Which of the following is true of 25-hydroxycholecalciferol? - ANSWER-It is the active form of vitamin D,
converted in the liver
A patient is said to be in stage 3a kidney disease. What would you expect their GFR to be? - ANSWER-70
mL/min/1.73m2
Which of the following is true regarding tubular secretion? - ANSWER-H+ is secreted in the intercalated
cells
A decrease in Na+ reabsorption is achieved through the action of which of the following? - ANSWER-
diuretics
In the nephron, the mass of capillaries surrounded by an epithelial capsule that opens into a tubule is
collectively referred to as the _______. - ANSWER-renal corpuscle
(glomerulus also accepted as correct)
The formation of erythropoietin is preceded by low levels of _______. - ANSWER-oxygen
The __________ has the largest impact on pH control. - ANSWER-renal control mechanism
A person who has a blood Mg2+ concentration of 1.2 mg/dL. Is considered to have _______. - ANSWER-
hypomagnesemia
_______ failure is caused by conditions that damage the structures within the kidney. - ANSWER-
intrarenal
exam 100% Correct.
Portage pathophysiology module 8
exam 100% Correct.
Each of the following statements are true regarding control over the GFR except: - ANSWER-The RAA
responds when blood pressure rises above normal limits.
(false b/c the RAA responds when blood pressure drops below normal limits.)
Which of the following statements is false regarding ADH? - ANSWER-Elevated levels of ADH will lead to
dilute urine.
(false b/c DECREASED levels of ADH will lead to dilute urine)
Cortical nephrons are characterized by the following except: - ANSWER-they originate deep in the cortex
(false b/c they originate superficially in the cortex)
Excess accumulation of fluid within the interstitial compartment is characteristic of which of the
following fluid imbalances? - ANSWER-edema
Reabsorption in the loop of Henle is characterized by the following except: - ANSWER-Na+ and water are
reabsorbed in equal proportions
(The loop of Henle reabsorbed more Na+ and Cl- than water)
Which of the following is/are true regarding acid-base disorders? (mark all that apply) - ANSWER-
Metabolic disorders are a result of a change in plasma HCO3- levels
Respiratory disorders are a result of a change in plasma CO2 levels
Normal blood pH = 7.35-7.45
Acute postinfectious glomerulonephritis is characterized by the following except: - ANSWER-Associated
with a poor prognosis as it often leads to CKD
(the prognosis is good when underlying cause is treated)
, Portage pathophysiology module 8
exam 100% Correct.
Which of the following is characteristic of chronic transplant rejection? - ANSWER-it involves humoral
immunity
Which of the following is true of 25-hydroxycholecalciferol? - ANSWER-It is the active form of vitamin D,
converted in the liver
A patient is said to be in stage 3a kidney disease. What would you expect their GFR to be? - ANSWER-70
mL/min/1.73m2
Which of the following is true regarding tubular secretion? - ANSWER-H+ is secreted in the intercalated
cells
A decrease in Na+ reabsorption is achieved through the action of which of the following? - ANSWER-
diuretics
In the nephron, the mass of capillaries surrounded by an epithelial capsule that opens into a tubule is
collectively referred to as the _______. - ANSWER-renal corpuscle
(glomerulus also accepted as correct)
The formation of erythropoietin is preceded by low levels of _______. - ANSWER-oxygen
The __________ has the largest impact on pH control. - ANSWER-renal control mechanism
A person who has a blood Mg2+ concentration of 1.2 mg/dL. Is considered to have _______. - ANSWER-
hypomagnesemia
_______ failure is caused by conditions that damage the structures within the kidney. - ANSWER-
intrarenal
