Renal Flashcards

(35 cards)

1
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In the nephron, substances that are reabsorbed from the renal tubules enter the

A

Peritubular capillaries

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The renal pyramids

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are separated by renal columns
are found within the medulla of the kidneys.

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3
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Reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule (DCT) and collecting ducts

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is regulated by hormones for some solutes.

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4
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Which of the following structures are part of the renal corpuscle?

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Glomerular (Bowman’s) capsule
Glomerulus

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5
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Reabsorption of nutrients (e.g. glucose, amino acids):

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only occurs in the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT)

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6
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Filtration of plasma occurs in the:

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Glomerulus

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7
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Blood is delivered into the glomerulus via the ____ and drained from the glomerulus from the ______

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Afferent arteriole,
Efferent arteriole

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8
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What is the functional unit of the kidneys?

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Nephron

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9
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Concentration of urine relies directly on the:

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medullary osmotic gradient and anti-diuretic hormone (ADH)

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10
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Where does internal respiration (gas exchange) occur within the kidneys?

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At the vasa recta,
At the peritubular capillaries

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11
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The internal urethra sphincter is under involuntary control while the external urethral sphincter is under voluntary control.

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True

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12
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Cortical nephrons:

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most abundant type of nephron in the body

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13
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Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is the:

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amount of filtrate formed in both kidneys each minute

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14
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Kidneys

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The kidneys are retroperitoneal

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15
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Urea

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50%

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16
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Nutrients

17
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Water

18
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Bicarbonate HC03-

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Sodium

20
Q

The detrusor muscle:

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compresses the bladder to expel urine.

21
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Which of the following is the pressure force DRIVING filtration at the glomerulus?

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Glomerular hydrostatic pressure

22
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Which of the following are processes that occur in the nephron that lead to urine formation?

A

Glomerular filtration
Reabsorption
Secretion

23
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Glomerular filtration:

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is regulated by extrinsic and intrinsic mechanisms

24
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The transport of urine from the renal pelvis into the urinary bladder is the function of the:

25
Which of the following directly increases water reabsorption in the collecting ducts?
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
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Juxtamedullary nephrons have longer loops of Henle compared to cortical nephrons.
True
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Which of the following stimulate the release of renin by the juxtaglomerular apparatus (JGA) of the kidney?
Decreased renal perfusion (blood flow)
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Which of the following are functions of the kidneys?
-Regulation of blood pressure -Regulation of blood volume and composition -Regulation of blood pH (acid-base balance)
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Which of the following substances is most commonly secreted by the kidneys?
Hydrogen ions (H+)/acids
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Which of the following are processes that occur in the nephron that lead to urine formation?
Reabsorption Secretion Glomerular filtration
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Concentration of urine relies directly on the:
medullary osmotic gradient and anti-diuretic hormone (ADH)
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Filtration of plasma occurs in the:
Glomerulus
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In the nephron, substances that are reabsorbed from the renal tubules enter the:
peritubular capillaries
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Correctly order the structures of the kidney through which filtrate/urine will flow:
Bowmans capsule PCT Loop of henle DCT Collecting duct Renal calyx Renal pelvis
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