Pregunta 1
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Which is NOT a major function of the kidney?
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regulation of blood ionic composition
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regulation of blood cell size
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regulation of blood volume
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regulation of blood pressure
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regulation of blood pH
Pregunta 2
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This is the formation of a new glucose molecule.
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glycolysis
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gluconeogenesis
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glucosamine
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glucose
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calcitriol
Pregunta 3
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Which of the following is a waste product normally excreted by the kidneys?
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urea
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glucose
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insulin
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cholesterol
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carbon dioxide
Pregunta 4
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This is smooth dense irregular connective tissue that is continuous with the outer coat of the ureter.
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adipose capsule
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renal capsule
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renal hilus
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renal cortex
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renal medulla
Pregunta 5
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The portion of the kidney that extends between the renal pyramids is called the
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renal columns
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renal medulla
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renal pelvis
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calyces
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renal papilla
Pregunta 6
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Which is the correct order of blood flow through the kidneys?
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renal artery > segmental artery > interlobular artery > peritubular capillaries > afferent arterioles
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interlobar arteries > arcuate arteries > glomerular capillaries > arcuate veins
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arcuate veins > arcuate arteries > glomerular capillaries > renal vein
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renal vein > segmental arteries > interlobar arteries > efferent arterioles
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interlobar veins > afferent arterioles > efferent arterioles > glomerular capillaries
Pregunta 7
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Which is the correct order of filtrate flow?
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glomerular capsule, proximal convoluted tubule (PCT), loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule (DCT), collecting duct
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loop of Henle, glomerular capsule, PCT, DCT, collecting duct
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ascending limb of loop, PCT, DCT, collecting duct
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collecting duct, DCT, PCT, collecting duct, glomerular capsule
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PCT, glomerular capsule, DCT, collecting duct, loop of Henle
Pregunta 8
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Which structure of the nephron reabsorbs the most substances?
Pregunta 9
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This is the structure of the nephron that filters blood.
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glomerular capsule
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loop of Henle
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ascending limb
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collecting duct
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renal tubule
Pregunta 10
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This term means the return of substances into the blood stream from the filtrate.
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reabsorption
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filtration
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secretion
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excretion
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none of these choices
Pregunta 11
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This is a nephron process that results in a substance in blood entering the already formed filtrate.
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rebasorption
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filtration
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secretion
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excretion
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none of these choices
Pregunta 12
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This layer of filtration membrane is composed of collagen fibers and proteoglycans in a glycoprotein matrix.
Pregunta 13
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This occurs when stretching triggers contraction of smooth muscle walls in afferent arterioles.
Pregunta 14
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This occurs when a substance passes from the fluid in the tubular lumen through the apical membrane, across the cytosol, and then into the interstitial fluid.
Pregunta 15
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The proximal convoluted tubules reabsorb which percentage of filtered water?
Pregunta 16
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Which of the following is NOT a way angiotensin II affects the kidneys?
Pregunta 17
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Urea recycling can cause a buildup of urea in the
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renal capsule
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loop of Henle
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ascending tubule
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renal medulla
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renal pelvis
Pregunta 18
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Increased secretion of hydrogen ions would result in a(n) ______________ of blood ____________?
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increase; pressure
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decrease; volume
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increase; sodium levels
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decrease; pH
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increase; urea
Pregunta 19
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Increased secretion of aldosterone would result in a(n) ______________ of blood ____________?
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increase; potassium
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decrease; volume
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increase; calcium levels
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decrease; pH
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increase; sodium
Pregunta 20
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An analysis of the physical, chemical, and microscopic properties of urine is called
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urinalysis
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filtration study
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concentration study
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diuretic
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osmolarity
Pregunta 21
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Water accounts for which percentage of the total volume of urine?
Pregunta 22
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This is a test to measure kidney function.
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Plasma creatinine
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Renal study
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Kidney assay
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Dialysis
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Hilus study
Pregunta 23
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This transports urine from the kidney to the bladder.
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urethra
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ureter
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descending loop of Henle
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renal hilus
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none of these choices
Pregunta 24
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This layer of the ureter is composed of connective tissue, collagen and elastic fibers.
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mucosa
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transitional epithelium
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lamina propria
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adventitia
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lamina elastica
Pregunta 25
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This lies in the anterior corner of the trigone of the bladder.
Pregunta 26
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An increase in permeability of the filtration membrane due to disease, injury, or irritation of kidney cells by substances such as bacterial toxins, ether, or heavy metals indicates which condition?
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albuminuria
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lucosuria
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robilinogenuria
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ketonuria
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bilirubinuria
Pregunta 27
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Anorexia, starvation, or a diet too low in carbohydrates indicates which condition?
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albuminuria
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glucosuria
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urobilinogenuria
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ketonuria
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bilirubinuria
Pregunta 28
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Stress, causing excessive amounts of epinephrine secretion which stimulates glycogen breakdown, indicates which condition? This condition can also indicate diabetes mellitus.
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albuminuria
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glucosuria
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urobilinogenuria
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hematuria
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bilirubinuria
Pregunta 29
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Excessive urine concentration of a normal breakdown product of hemoglobin, caused by pernicious anemia, infectious hepatitis, jaundice or cirrhosis, indicates which condition?
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albuminuria
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glucosuria
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urobilinogenuria
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hematuria
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bilirubinuria
Pregunta 30
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This substance gives bile its major pigmentation:
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ketone bodies
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erythrocytes
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casts
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bilirubin
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glucose
Pregunta 31
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These are tiny masses of material, hardened in the lumen of the urinary tubule and are flushed out when filtrate builds up behind them:
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ketone bodies
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erythrocytes
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casts
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microbes
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urobilinogen
Pregunta 32
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Candida albicans and E. coli are which type of abnormal constituent of urine:
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ketone bodies
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erythrocytes
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casts
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microbes
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urobilinogen
Pregunta 33
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Which is the normal pH range of urine in humans?
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8.1-10.6
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4.6-8.0
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1.0-3.0
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3.1-4.0
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10.0-12.0
Pregunta 34
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What is the normal volume of urine produced in humans?
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1 L / hr
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2 L / day
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2 L / hr
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3 L / week
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10 L / 24 hours
Pregunta 35
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What is the normal specific gravity range of urine in humans?
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2.350-3.700
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0.002-1.000
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4.6-8.0
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1.001-1.035
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1.04-2.60
Pregunta 36
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Parasympathetic division of ANS regulates kidney functions.
Pregunta 37
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This hormone is released when the blood volume increases.
Pregunta 38
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Consumption of salty food will cause an increase in this hormone.
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aldosterone
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renin
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ANH
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angiotensin-II
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ADH
Pregunta 39
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Absence of angiotensin converting enzyme will lead to