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What is the term for the absence of urine production?
What is the term for the absence of urine production?
- Anuria (correct)
- Polyuria
- Oliguria
- Glomerulus
Which food type generally raises the pH of urine?
Which food type generally raises the pH of urine?
- Dairy (correct)
- Citrus fruits
- Vegetables
- Meats
What does the presence of ketones in urine indicate?
What does the presence of ketones in urine indicate?
- High glucose levels
- The body using fat for energy (correct)
- Normal protein consumption
- Adequate carb intake
What is the function of the glomerulus in the nephron?
What is the function of the glomerulus in the nephron?
What substance is normally found in urine and can indicate a urinary tract infection?
What substance is normally found in urine and can indicate a urinary tract infection?
Which condition can lead to kidney stones or osteomalacia?
Which condition can lead to kidney stones or osteomalacia?
Which molecule type is harder to remove from the body due to filtering limitations?
Which molecule type is harder to remove from the body due to filtering limitations?
What process must vitamin D undergo in the kidney to become active?
What process must vitamin D undergo in the kidney to become active?
Which hormone is needed to regulate calcium levels in the blood?
Which hormone is needed to regulate calcium levels in the blood?
What condition can inadequate vitamin D levels lead to?
What condition can inadequate vitamin D levels lead to?
Which organ primarily produces erythropoietin (EPO)?
Which organ primarily produces erythropoietin (EPO)?
Which mechanism involves the movement of solutes with sodium?
Which mechanism involves the movement of solutes with sodium?
What is the function of aquaporin channels in the descending Loop of Henle?
What is the function of aquaporin channels in the descending Loop of Henle?
Which hormone increases the number of sodium pumps in the DCT?
Which hormone increases the number of sodium pumps in the DCT?
What is the main function of Endothelins in the kidneys?
What is the main function of Endothelins in the kidneys?
Which hormone inhibits aldosterone, allowing sodium to leave and water to be excreted?
Which hormone inhibits aldosterone, allowing sodium to leave and water to be excreted?
What regulates acid and bases slowly compared to the lungs' ability to rid the body of acids?
What regulates acid and bases slowly compared to the lungs' ability to rid the body of acids?
How do diuretics affect urine volume?
How do diuretics affect urine volume?
What effect does caffeine have on ADH?
What effect does caffeine have on ADH?
What is the main function of PCT (Proximal Convoluted Tubule) regarding hydrogen ions?
What is the main function of PCT (Proximal Convoluted Tubule) regarding hydrogen ions?
What does the natriuretic hormone do?
What does the natriuretic hormone do?
What is the medical term for urination?
What is the medical term for urination?
Where does urine form in the body?
Where does urine form in the body?
What causes ADH to work on the cell's membrane and pull water back for reabsorption?
What causes ADH to work on the cell's membrane and pull water back for reabsorption?
What is the main function of nephrons in the kidney?
What is the main function of nephrons in the kidney?
Which part of the nephron is responsible for reabsorption and secretion of substances?
Which part of the nephron is responsible for reabsorption and secretion of substances?
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