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The trigone, detrusor, and rugae are all related to thea. nephron unit.b. renal pelvis.c. Bowman's capsule.d. urinary bladder.
Most angiotensin I is converted to angiotensin II primarily in the a. kidneys.b. JGA. c. lungs. d. liver.
Which of the following is handled by the kidneys as either urea or ammonia?a. Carbon dioxideb. Creatininec. Nitrogend. Glucose
When does renal reabsorption occur?a. When water and dissolved solute move from the tubules into the peritubularcapillariesb. When water and dissolved solute move from the tubules into the glomerularcapillariesc. When water moves from the collecting duct into the renal pelvisd. When water and dissolved solute move from the peritubular capillaries into therenal tubules
Which of the following is true of aldosterone?a. It is an androgen.b. It is the "salt-retaining" hormone.c. It causes the tubular reabsorption of sodium, potassium, and water.d. All of the above are true.
A deficiency of aldosterone causes a decrease in the tubular reabsorption of sodium and water, causing a significant decrease in blood volume anda. azotemia and uremia.b. generalized edema.c. hypotension.d. anemia.
Most tubular reabsorption takes placea. across the glomerular membrane.b. in response to aldosterone.c. in response to ADH.d. across the proximal tubule.
Which of the following is true of glomerular function?a. It is unaffected by blood pressure.b. It is concerned with the filtration of 1.5 L/24 hr (of water).c. A decline in GFR (glomerular filtration rate) causes polyuria.d. An increase in GFR increases urine formation.
Renina. is a hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland.b. is called converting enzyme.c. activates angiotensinogen. d. Two of the above are true
A drug that blocks the effects of aldosteronea. decreases the reabsorption of Na+ and water.b. is kaliuretic.c. causes oliguria.d. Two of the above are true.
Angiotensin IIa. is secreted by the JGA cells in the kidney.b. is converted to angiotensin I by renin.c. is a potent vasoconstrictor.d. inhibits the release of aldosterone from the adrenal cortex.
Which of the following is false with regard to normal urine?a. Normal urine has E. coli as part of its normal flora.b. Urinary tract infections are more common in alkaline urine than in acid urine.c. Urine does not contain glucose.d. Urine does not contain significant amounts of albumin.
The specialist that diagnoses and treats disorders of the female reproductive system is a _______.
With regard to reabsorption, which structure plays the most important role? a. Glomerulib. Renal pelvisc. Urinary bladderd. Peritubular capillaries
In the process of secretion, a substance moves from the peritubular capillaries into what structure?a. Glomerulib. Calycesc. Renal pelvisd. Renal tubules
Which of the following urine-making processes occurs first?a. Urine concentration the collecting ducts b. Glomerular filtration U S N T Oc. Reabsorption of Na+d. Secretion of K+
Which condition is characterized by hematuria and pyuria?a. Renal failureb. Diuresisc. Urinary retentiond. Cystitis
Micturitiona. is another term for urination.b. occurs across the glomerular membrane.c. is the opposite of voiding.d. All of the above are true.
Glucosuria is most likely to causea. hyperglycemia.b. uremia and azotemia.c. polyuria and dehydration.d. hematuria and anemia
A patient with stenosis (narrowing) of the renal artery is most likely to present witha. uremia.b. hypertension.c. albuminuria, hypoalbuminemia, and edema.d. glucosuria.