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Pathophysiology | Study Guide
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Question:
Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidney?
A. Regulation of body fluid concentrations
B. Removal of nitrogenous and acidic wastes
C. Activation of vitamin D
D. Production of albumin
Answer:
D. Production of albumin
Question:
Which of the following describes the correct flow of blood in the kidney?
A. Afferent arteriole to the peritubular capillaries to the venule
B. Efferent arteriole to the glomerular capillaries to the peritubular capillaries
C. Peritubular capillaries to the glomerular capillaries to the venule
,D. Afferent arteriole to the glomerular capillaries to the efferent arteriole
Answer:
D. Afferent arteriole to the glomerular capillaries to the efferent arteriole
Question:
Which of the following describes the flow of filtrate in the kidney?
A. The collecting duct to the distal convoluted tubule to the renal pelvis
B. Bowman's capsule to the proximal convoluted tubule to the loop of Henle
C. The loop of Henle to the collecting duct to Bowman's capsule
D. The distal convoluted tubule to the loop of Henle to the collecting duct
Answer:
B. Bowman's capsule to the proximal convoluted tubule to the loop of Henle
Question:
Which of the following describes the normal flow of urine?
A. Collecting duct to the renal pelvis to the ureter to the bladder
B. Renal pelvis to the urethra to the bladder to the ureter
C. Ureter to the renal pelvis to the urethra to the bladder
D. Collecting duct to the ureter to the urethra
Answer:
A. Collecting duct to the renal pelvis to the ureter to the bladder
,Question:
Which statement about the bladder is TRUE?
A. The bladder wall lacks rugae.
B. Three openings from the urinary bladder form the trigone.
C. It contracts when stimulated by the sympathetic nervous system.
D. Continuous peristalsis in the bladder wall promotes urine flow.
Answer:
B. Three openings from the urinary bladder form the trigone.
Question:
Which of the following increases glomerular filtration rate?
A. Increased plasma osmotic pressure
B. Dilation of the efferent arteriole
C. Increased hydrostatic pressure in the glomerular capillaries
D. Constriction of the afferent arteriole
Answer:
C. Increased hydrostatic pressure in the glomerular capillaries
Question:
By what process is water reabsorbed from the filtrate?
A. Osmosis
B. Active transport
, C. Cotransport
D. Capillary action
Answer:
B. Active transport
Question:
Which substance directly controls the reabsorption of water from the
collecting ducts?
A. Renin
B. Aldosterone
C. Angiotensin
D. Antidiuretic hormone
Answer:
D. Antidiuretic hormone
Question:
Under what circumstances do cells in the kidneys secrete renin?
A. The urine pH decreases.
B. Blood flow in the afferent arteriole decreases.
C. Serum potassium levels are high.
D. Serum osmotic pressure increases.
Answer:
B. Blood flow in the afferent arteriole decreases.