Module 8: Problem Set: Pathophysiology-2021- Stepp 3/28/22, 2:06 PM
Module 8: Problem Set
Due No due date Points 5 Questions 36 Time Limit None
Attempt History
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LATEST Attempt 1 15,574 minutes 5 out of 5
Score for this quiz: 5 out of 5
Submitted Mar 27 at 1:15pm
This attempt took 15,574 minutes.
Question 1 pts
Describe the location of the hilus and its significance.
Your Answer:
the hilus is a concave clef of the kidney, and it is the point where the
ureters, blood vessels, and nerves enter the kidney
The hilus is a concave cleft, and it is at this point where the
ureters, blood vessels, and nerves enter the kidney.
Question 2 pts
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Describe the functions of the nephron.
Your Answer:
the function of the nephron is to control the concentration of
the water and the soluble materials by filtering the blood,
reabsorbing needed materials and excreting waste products
as urine, the nephron hereby eliminates wastes from the
body, regulates blood volume, PH and pressure , and controls
the levels of electrolytes
The function of the nephron is to control the concentration
of water and soluble materials by filtering the blood,
reabsorbing needed materials and excreting waste products
as urine. The nephron thereby eliminates wastes from the
body, regulates blood volume, pH and pressure, and
controls the levels of electrolytes.
Question 3 pts
Name the structures of the nephron and describe their individual
functions.
Your Answer:
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Each nephron consist of two parts , the glomeruli capsule
renal corpuscle and the renal tubule. these two structures
are connected through the tubule to the associated
collecting ducts.
the glomerular capsule renal corpuscle filters the blood, while
the renal tubule reabsorbs needed materials, and the
collecting ducts carry the reaming material away as urine to
be excreted
Each nephron consists of two parts, the glomerular capsule
(renal corpuscle) and the renal tubule. These two structures
are connected (through the tubule) to the associated
collecting ducts. The glomerular capsule (renal corpuscle)
filters the blood, while the renal tubule reabsorbs needed
materials, and the collecting ducts carry the remaining
material away as urine to be excreted.
Question 4 pts
Compare and contrast the renal cortex and renal medulla. Discuss the
structures found in each.
Your Answer:
the outer cortex houses the glomeruli and the convoluted tubules proximal
and distal of the nephron as well as blood vessels. the inner medulla is
comprised of the loop of Henle of the nephron and cone- shaped masses
also know as the renal pyramids
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Module 8: Problem Set
Due No due date Points 5 Questions 36 Time Limit None
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 15,574 minutes 5 out of 5
Score for this quiz: 5 out of 5
Submitted Mar 27 at 1:15pm
This attempt took 15,574 minutes.
Question 1 pts
Describe the location of the hilus and its significance.
Your Answer:
the hilus is a concave clef of the kidney, and it is the point where the
ureters, blood vessels, and nerves enter the kidney
The hilus is a concave cleft, and it is at this point where the
ureters, blood vessels, and nerves enter the kidney.
Question 2 pts
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,Module 8: Problem Set: Pathophysiology-2021- Stepp 3/28/22, 2:06 PM
Describe the functions of the nephron.
Your Answer:
the function of the nephron is to control the concentration of
the water and the soluble materials by filtering the blood,
reabsorbing needed materials and excreting waste products
as urine, the nephron hereby eliminates wastes from the
body, regulates blood volume, PH and pressure , and controls
the levels of electrolytes
The function of the nephron is to control the concentration
of water and soluble materials by filtering the blood,
reabsorbing needed materials and excreting waste products
as urine. The nephron thereby eliminates wastes from the
body, regulates blood volume, pH and pressure, and
controls the levels of electrolytes.
Question 3 pts
Name the structures of the nephron and describe their individual
functions.
Your Answer:
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, Module 8: Problem Set: Pathophysiology-2021- Stepp 3/28/22, 2:06 PM
Each nephron consist of two parts , the glomeruli capsule
renal corpuscle and the renal tubule. these two structures
are connected through the tubule to the associated
collecting ducts.
the glomerular capsule renal corpuscle filters the blood, while
the renal tubule reabsorbs needed materials, and the
collecting ducts carry the reaming material away as urine to
be excreted
Each nephron consists of two parts, the glomerular capsule
(renal corpuscle) and the renal tubule. These two structures
are connected (through the tubule) to the associated
collecting ducts. The glomerular capsule (renal corpuscle)
filters the blood, while the renal tubule reabsorbs needed
materials, and the collecting ducts carry the remaining
material away as urine to be excreted.
Question 4 pts
Compare and contrast the renal cortex and renal medulla. Discuss the
structures found in each.
Your Answer:
the outer cortex houses the glomeruli and the convoluted tubules proximal
and distal of the nephron as well as blood vessels. the inner medulla is
comprised of the loop of Henle of the nephron and cone- shaped masses
also know as the renal pyramids
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