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Match the renal structures or activities with the correct characteristics, labelled a. through p. a.collecting tubules empty into this structure b.stores the urine c.passage of substances from the peritubular into the tubular lumen d.carries blood to the glomerulus e.tuft of capillaries that forms the filtrate f.passage of protein-free plasma into Bowman's capsule g.urine is forced through this structure by peristalsis h.collects the glomerular filtrate i.passage of substances from the tubular lumen into the peritubular capillaries j.functional unit of the kidney k.supplies the renal tissue with O2 and nutrients l.carries blood from one capillary network to another capillary network m.tube through which urine leaves the body n.variable water and sodium reabsorption occur here under hormonal control o.responsible for the vertical osmotic gradient in the medulla of the kidney p.glucose and amino acid reabsorption occur here -tubular secretion

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What is the functional unit of the kidney?


A) glomerulus
B) nephron
C) medulla
D) juxtaglomerular apparatus

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Into which structure does most reabsorption occur?


A) proximal convoluted tubule
B) glomerulus
C) distal convoluted tubule
D) loop of Henle

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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Which statement concerning the process of glomerular filtration is correct?


A) Bowman's capsule hydrostatic pressure opposes filtration.
B) The glomerular filtration rate is limited by a Tm.
C) All the plasma that enters the glomerulus is filtered.
D) All the plasma that enters the glomerulus is reabsorbed.

E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

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The permeability and transport properties of the loops of Henle of juxtamedullary nephrons are important in establishing the vertical osmotic gradient in the renal medulla.

A) True
B) False

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The presence of vasopressin acts to prevent the reabsorption of water from the distal and collecting tubules.

A) True
B) False

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Sympathetic vasoconstriction of the afferent arterioles and a resultant fall in the GFR occur as part of the baroreceptor reflex response when the blood pressure is too low.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following correctly describes the blood that flows through the kidneys?


A) normally about 20 to 25 percent of the total cardiac output
B) all filtered through the glomeruli
C) all used to supply the renal tissue with O2 and nutrients
D) normally about 40 percent of the total cardiac output

E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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If a substance is filtered and secreted but not reabsorbed, its plasma clearance rate is always less than the GFR.

A) True
B) False

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Where does the greatest percentage of Na+ reabsorption takes place?


A) proximal tubule
B) loop of Henle
C) distal tubule
D) collecting tubule

E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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Which statement correctly describes tubular maximum (Tm) ?


A) It is the rate of glomerular filtration.
B) It is the rate at which a substance can be reabsorbed because of saturation of the carrier molecule.
C) It is the rate at which a substance can be cleared from the blood.
D) It is the percentage of renal blood flow that can be converted to filtrate.

E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

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The renal threshold for glucose is well above the normal plasma glucose concentration, but the renal threshold for PO4 is equal to the normal plasma PO4 concentration.

A) True
B) False

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Match the renal structures or activities with the correct characteristics, labelled a. through p. a.collecting tubules empty into this structure b.stores the urine c.passage of substances from the peritubular into the tubular lumen d.carries blood to the glomerulus e.tuft of capillaries that forms the filtrate f.passage of protein-free plasma into Bowman's capsule g.urine is forced through this structure by peristalsis h.collects the glomerular filtrate i.passage of substances from the tubular lumen into the peritubular capillaries j.functional unit of the kidney k.supplies the renal tissue with O2 and nutrients l.carries blood from one capillary network to another capillary network m.tube through which urine leaves the body n.variable water and sodium reabsorption occur here under hormonal control o.responsible for the vertical osmotic gradient in the medulla of the kidney p.glucose and amino acid reabsorption occur here -efferent arteriole

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Vasopressin increases H2O reabsorption in the proximal tubule.

A) True
B) False

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Indicate whether the factors in question would ultimately lead to an increase (a.) or a decrease (b.) in Na+ reabsorption by means of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone mechanism. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.an increase in Na+ reabsorption b.a decrease in Na+ reabsorption -a reduction in total Na+ load in the body

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Match the chemicals, .labelled a. through f., with their correct characteristics. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.) a.renin b.angiotensinogen c.angiotensin I d.angiotensin II e.aldosterone f.atrial natriuretic peptide -secreted by the adrenal cortex

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidneys?


A) to excrete metabolic wastes
B) to maintain proper plasma volume
C) to secrete aldosterone to regulate sodium
D) to maintain proper osmolarity of body fluids

E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

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Match the urinary system features, labelled a. through e., with the correct characteristics. a.urea b.creatinine c.uric acid d.Na+ e.glucose -a nitrogen waste product from RNA metabolism

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____________________ is a group of intrinsic mechanisms in the kidneys that prevent changes in the GRF.

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Match the renal functions, labelled a. through d., with the correct terms. a.movement of substances from the peritubular capillary blood into the tubular lumen b.movement of substances from the glomerular capillary blood into the tubular lumen c.everything filtered or secreted that is not subsequently reabsorbed d.movement of substances from the tubular lumen into the peritubular capillary blood -tubular secretion

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