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The distal convoluted tubulea. receives urine from the collecting duct.b. reabsorbs Na+ and water in response to aldosterone.c. is the nephron structure that is primarily associated with filtration.d. empties its urine into Bowman's capsule.
The patient tells the health care provider that sexual intercourse is painful. This would be documented as: ____________________.
The inability to produce sperm is called _____________________________.
A backward turn of the uterus is known as: ____________________.
When the arterial blood pressure declines to 70/40 mm Hg,a. GFR decreases.b. diuresis occurs.c. aldosterone secretion decreases.d. ADH secretion diminishes.
Which of the following is caused by a deficiency of erythropoietin? a. Oliguriab. Anemiac. Albuminuria d. Cystitis
Under normal conditions, which substance is present in the urine? a. Creatinineb. Fibrinogen c. Myosind. Albumin
Renal failure causes anemia because ofa. a lack of erythropoietin.b. gross hematuria.c. uremia-induced hemolysis.d. uremia-induced hypokalemia.
A drug is classified as a diuretic. Most likely, the druga. decreases the GFR.b. blocks the tubular reabsorption of Na+.c. activates the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.d. causes the release of ADH.
The urinary bladdera. contains only skeletal muscle.b. receives urine from two urethras.c. causes diuresis in response to ADH deficiency.d. causes micturition when the detrusor muscle contracts and the internal sphincterrelaxes.
The juxtaglomerular apparatus (JGA) is located near thea. collecting duct.b. afferent arteriole.c. ureter.d. renal pelvis.
What happens at the glomerular membrane?a. Water and dissolved solute are filtered into Bowman's capsule.b. The JGA cells release ADH.c. The JGA cells release aldosterone.d. Na+ is reabsorbed.
. Aldosteronea. is secreted by the posterior pituitary gland.b. acts on the collecting duct blocking the reabsorption of water.c. stimulates the reabsorption of water but has no effect on potassium.d. is a mineralocorticoid that stimulates the reabsorption of sodium.
56. What is the meaning of an elevated serum creatinine?a. The kidneys are making too much creatinineB. Too much creatine is being reabsorbed by the peritubular capillaries. c. The kidneys are not filtering creatinine; this is a sign of kidney failure. d. The kidneys are excreting too much urine.
ADHa. is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.b. is a mineralocorticoid that is secreted by the adrenal cortex.c. stimulates the collecting duct to reabsorb water.d. increases the GFR.
Pyuria is indicative ofa. infection.b. glomerular damage.c. deficiency of ADH.d. excess secretion of aldosterone.
Which of the following is absorbed across the walls of the collecting duct under the influence of ADH?a. Potassiumb. Ureac. Waterd. Albumin
Which of the following is caused by prolonged hypotension? a. Oliguriab. Albuminuriac. Cystitisd. Glomerulonephritis
Low levels of oxygen stimulate the kidneys to secrete which hormone?a. Reninb. Aldosteronec. Erythropoietind. Converting enzyme
Which of the following occurs at the distal convoluted tubule?a. 180 L of water is filtered into the tubules.b. Renin is secreted.c. Urine flows from the distal convoluted tubule into the ascending loop of Henle.d. Sodium and water are reabsorbed.