Excretory Physiology - Anatomy
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Which of the following is not considered to be a function of the kidney?
Which of the following is not considered to be a function of the kidney?
The human kidney has many functions, all of which are important for sustaining life. The kidney controls blood osmolarity by filtering, reabsorbing, and secreting various ions found throughout the body. The kidney controls fluid volume in the body by this same mechanism. Additionally, the kidney produces erythropoietin and renin which stimulate the production of red blood cells and convert angiotensinogen to angiotensin I, respectively.
The human kidney has many functions, all of which are important for sustaining life. The kidney controls blood osmolarity by filtering, reabsorbing, and secreting various ions found throughout the body. The kidney controls fluid volume in the body by this same mechanism. Additionally, the kidney produces erythropoietin and renin which stimulate the production of red blood cells and convert angiotensinogen to angiotensin I, respectively.
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Which of the following is the outermost layer of the kidney?
Which of the following is the outermost layer of the kidney?
The renal capsule is the outermost structure of the kidney. It is the fibrous connective tissue kidney structure that directly surrounds the renal cortex, and is surrounded by a layer of adipose tissue that protects the kidney from trauma. The renal pyramids, renal sinus, and renal medulla are located deep within the kidney.
The renal capsule is the outermost structure of the kidney. It is the fibrous connective tissue kidney structure that directly surrounds the renal cortex, and is surrounded by a layer of adipose tissue that protects the kidney from trauma. The renal pyramids, renal sinus, and renal medulla are located deep within the kidney.
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Which of the following kidney structures is the connection point between the bladder and the kidney itself?
Which of the following kidney structures is the connection point between the bladder and the kidney itself?
The urine made within the kidney drains out from the renal pelvis and down the ureter to ultimately be stored in the bladder.
The urine made within the kidney drains out from the renal pelvis and down the ureter to ultimately be stored in the bladder.
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A patient presents with severe diarrhea and his test results show a significant loss of 
. It is likely that the physician will diagnose the patient with:
A patient presents with severe diarrhea and his test results show a significant loss of
A very large loss of 
from the patient will lead to a drastic decrease in pH. Therefore, all alkalosis disorders can be ruled out. Additionally, because the pH decrease is unrelated to an increase in carbon dioxide, it is not a respiratory issue - leaving only metabolic acidosis as a diagnosis. Cystic fibrosis involves the overproduction of thick mucous, which causes severe respiratory pathology; other systems are affected too, but excess bicarbonate secretion is not associated with this genetic disease.
A very large loss of
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Obstruction in the ureters will have what effect on the glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
Obstruction in the ureters will have what effect on the glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
Obstruction bilaterally in the ureters leads to decreased GFR due to increased pressure retrograde from the ureters. Bowman space pressure increases to override the GFR pressure. Bowman space pressure does not favor filtration versus GFR pressure (favors filtration).
Obstruction bilaterally in the ureters leads to decreased GFR due to increased pressure retrograde from the ureters. Bowman space pressure increases to override the GFR pressure. Bowman space pressure does not favor filtration versus GFR pressure (favors filtration).
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Which of the following is the best estimate for serum osmolality?
Which of the following is the best estimate for serum osmolality?
Serum osmolality is best estimated at around 
Serum osmolality is best estimated at around
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Which of the following is not considered to be a function of the kidney?
Which of the following is not considered to be a function of the kidney?
The human kidney has many functions, all of which are important for sustaining life. The kidney controls blood osmolarity by filtering, reabsorbing, and secreting various ions found throughout the body. The kidney controls fluid volume in the body by this same mechanism. Additionally, the kidney produces erythropoietin and renin which stimulate the production of red blood cells and convert angiotensinogen to angiotensin I, respectively.
The human kidney has many functions, all of which are important for sustaining life. The kidney controls blood osmolarity by filtering, reabsorbing, and secreting various ions found throughout the body. The kidney controls fluid volume in the body by this same mechanism. Additionally, the kidney produces erythropoietin and renin which stimulate the production of red blood cells and convert angiotensinogen to angiotensin I, respectively.
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Which of the following is the outermost layer of the kidney?
Which of the following is the outermost layer of the kidney?
The renal capsule is the outermost structure of the kidney. It is the fibrous connective tissue kidney structure that directly surrounds the renal cortex, and is surrounded by a layer of adipose tissue that protects the kidney from trauma. The renal pyramids, renal sinus, and renal medulla are located deep within the kidney.
The renal capsule is the outermost structure of the kidney. It is the fibrous connective tissue kidney structure that directly surrounds the renal cortex, and is surrounded by a layer of adipose tissue that protects the kidney from trauma. The renal pyramids, renal sinus, and renal medulla are located deep within the kidney.
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Which of the following kidney structures is the connection point between the bladder and the kidney itself?
Which of the following kidney structures is the connection point between the bladder and the kidney itself?
The urine made within the kidney drains out from the renal pelvis and down the ureter to ultimately be stored in the bladder.
The urine made within the kidney drains out from the renal pelvis and down the ureter to ultimately be stored in the bladder.
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A patient presents with severe diarrhea and his test results show a significant loss of . It is likely that the physician will diagnose the patient with:
A patient presents with severe diarrhea and his test results show a significant loss of
A very large loss of from the patient will lead to a drastic decrease in pH. Therefore, all alkalosis disorders can be ruled out. Additionally, because the pH decrease is unrelated to an increase in carbon dioxide, it is not a respiratory issue - leaving only metabolic acidosis as a diagnosis. Cystic fibrosis involves the overproduction of thick mucous, which causes severe respiratory pathology; other systems are affected too, but excess bicarbonate secretion is not associated with this genetic disease.
A very large loss of
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Obstruction in the ureters will have what effect on the glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
Obstruction in the ureters will have what effect on the glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
Obstruction bilaterally in the ureters leads to decreased GFR due to increased pressure retrograde from the ureters. Bowman space pressure increases to override the GFR pressure. Bowman space pressure does not favor filtration versus GFR pressure (favors filtration).
Obstruction bilaterally in the ureters leads to decreased GFR due to increased pressure retrograde from the ureters. Bowman space pressure increases to override the GFR pressure. Bowman space pressure does not favor filtration versus GFR pressure (favors filtration).
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Which of the following is the best estimate for serum osmolality?
Which of the following is the best estimate for serum osmolality?
Serum osmolality is best estimated at around
Serum osmolality is best estimated at around
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The glomerulus is primarily associated with which function?
The glomerulus is primarily associated with which function?
The glomerulus is a capillary structure associated with the first section of the nephron where blood enters the renal corpuscle. The glomerulus is responsible for filtering fluid, plasma, and dissolved particulates out of circulation and into Bowman's capsule, resulting in a primary filtrate that will go through the rest of the nephron.
The glomerulus is a capillary structure associated with the first section of the nephron where blood enters the renal corpuscle. The glomerulus is responsible for filtering fluid, plasma, and dissolved particulates out of circulation and into Bowman's capsule, resulting in a primary filtrate that will go through the rest of the nephron.
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Which section of the nephron does not result in a change in filtrate concentration?
Which section of the nephron does not result in a change in filtrate concentration?
The nephron is composed of multiple sections, which are used to alter the solute composition and concentration of the filtrate. The first section is the proximal convoluted tubule. While the solute composition of the filtrate will change due to reabsorption and secretion of specific solutes, the overall concentration does not change. In the proximal convoluted tubule, filtrate is kept isotonic with blood.
The nephron is composed of multiple sections, which are used to alter the solute composition and concentration of the filtrate. The first section is the proximal convoluted tubule. While the solute composition of the filtrate will change due to reabsorption and secretion of specific solutes, the overall concentration does not change. In the proximal convoluted tubule, filtrate is kept isotonic with blood.
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Which of the following nephron sections is primarily associated with the absorption of sodium ions and the secretion of potassium ions?
Which of the following nephron sections is primarily associated with the absorption of sodium ions and the secretion of potassium ions?
The distal convoluted tubule follows the loop of Henle in the nephron structure. In addition to lowering the filtrate concentration, it is also used to reabsorb sodium ions and secrete potassium ions. Aldosterone acts on the distal tubule and further stimulates these two actions.
The distal convoluted tubule follows the loop of Henle in the nephron structure. In addition to lowering the filtrate concentration, it is also used to reabsorb sodium ions and secrete potassium ions. Aldosterone acts on the distal tubule and further stimulates these two actions.
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How does antidiuretic hormone (ADH) affect the nephron?
How does antidiuretic hormone (ADH) affect the nephron?
The collecting duct of a nephron is normally impermeable to water. In the presence of antidiuretic hormone (ADH), aquaporin proteins are inserted, making the collecting duct permeable to water. Water then diffuses into the medulla due to the solute concentration of the surrounding tissues, generated from ion reabsorption in the loop of Henle. This loss of water from the urine makes it more concentrated.
The collecting duct of a nephron is normally impermeable to water. In the presence of antidiuretic hormone (ADH), aquaporin proteins are inserted, making the collecting duct permeable to water. Water then diffuses into the medulla due to the solute concentration of the surrounding tissues, generated from ion reabsorption in the loop of Henle. This loss of water from the urine makes it more concentrated.
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Which of the following is true regarding the nephron?
Which of the following is true regarding the nephron?
All of the answer choices are true. The macula densa cells are sensitive to changes in concentration of sodium chloride. A decrease in concentration of 
is detected, which stimulates the macula densa cells to secrete paracrine factors that ultimately increase the pressure in the glomerulus, and thus the glomerular filtration rate, and stimulates the release of renin, which ultimately increases blood pressure, volume and cardiac output.
All of the answer choices are true. The macula densa cells are sensitive to changes in concentration of sodium chloride. A decrease in concentration of
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The major reabsorption of water, ions, and other important molecules such as glucose occurs in what part of the nephron?
The major reabsorption of water, ions, and other important molecules such as glucose occurs in what part of the nephron?
After filtration of the blood through the glomerulus, approximately 70% of the water and salts is reabsorbed in the proximal convoluted tubule. Additionally, 100% of the glucose is reabsorbed here in a healthy, functioning nephron. The lumenal cells of the proximal convoluted tubule are lined with microvilli and are called brush border cells. Histology of the proximal convoluted tubule is indicative of these structures and the proximal convoluted tubule's lumen can be seen as "crowded" with epithelial surface area, which is distinct from the lumen of the distal convoluted tubule.
After filtration of the blood through the glomerulus, approximately 70% of the water and salts is reabsorbed in the proximal convoluted tubule. Additionally, 100% of the glucose is reabsorbed here in a healthy, functioning nephron. The lumenal cells of the proximal convoluted tubule are lined with microvilli and are called brush border cells. Histology of the proximal convoluted tubule is indicative of these structures and the proximal convoluted tubule's lumen can be seen as "crowded" with epithelial surface area, which is distinct from the lumen of the distal convoluted tubule.
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ADH (antidiuretic hormone, also known as vasopressin) has which of the following effects on nephron function?
ADH (antidiuretic hormone, also known as vasopressin) has which of the following effects on nephron function?
ADH acts upon the collecting ducts and distal convoluted tubules of nephrons to increase water reabsorption. It causes an increase in the number of aquaporins in order to allow for this.
ADH acts upon the collecting ducts and distal convoluted tubules of nephrons to increase water reabsorption. It causes an increase in the number of aquaporins in order to allow for this.
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If the efferent arteriole becomes constricted, what is likely to occur in the nephron?
If the efferent arteriole becomes constricted, what is likely to occur in the nephron?
The efferent arteriole carries blood away from the glomerulus, and so if it is constricted, the blood pressure behind it will increase. The raise in blood pressure will result in an increase in hydrostatic pressure, pushing additional fluid through the glomerulus i.e elevated glomerular filtration rate. While high hydrostatic pressure does cause damage to the nephron, the nephron rupturing is too extreme of a statement and requires assumptions that are not necessarily valid.
The efferent arteriole carries blood away from the glomerulus, and so if it is constricted, the blood pressure behind it will increase. The raise in blood pressure will result in an increase in hydrostatic pressure, pushing additional fluid through the glomerulus i.e elevated glomerular filtration rate. While high hydrostatic pressure does cause damage to the nephron, the nephron rupturing is too extreme of a statement and requires assumptions that are not necessarily valid.
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