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What is the primary function of ADH during dehydration?
What is the primary function of ADH during dehydration?
- To increase urine concentration (correct)
- To decrease blood pressure
- To regulate electrolyte balance
- To produce erythropoietin
What is the primary cause of renal insufficiency?
What is the primary cause of renal insufficiency?
- Hypertension and atherosclerosis (correct)
- Poisoning and blockage of renal tubules
- Glomerulonephritis and autoimmune disorders
- Chronic kidney infections and trauma
What is the minimum percentage of functioning nephrons required to rid the body of wastes?
What is the minimum percentage of functioning nephrons required to rid the body of wastes?
- 33%
- 50%
- 25%
- 75% (correct)
What is the purpose of the dialysis machine in hemodialysis?
What is the purpose of the dialysis machine in hemodialysis?
What is the effect of renal insufficiency on the production of erythropoietin?
What is the effect of renal insufficiency on the production of erythropoietin?
What is the consequence of uremia?
What is the consequence of uremia?
What is the primary function of the kidneys in terms of blood plasma?
What is the primary function of the kidneys in terms of blood plasma?
Which of the following is a hormone secreted by the kidneys that stimulates the production of RBCs?
Which of the following is a hormone secreted by the kidneys that stimulates the production of RBCs?
What is the primary mechanism by which the kidneys regulate electrolyte and acid-base balances of body fluids?
What is the primary mechanism by which the kidneys regulate electrolyte and acid-base balances of body fluids?
What is the end product of protein catabolism that is excreted in the urine?
What is the end product of protein catabolism that is excreted in the urine?
Which of the following systems is responsible for excreting carbon dioxide?
Which of the following systems is responsible for excreting carbon dioxide?
What is the role of the kidneys in calcium homeostasis and bone metabolism?
What is the role of the kidneys in calcium homeostasis and bone metabolism?
What is the response to alkalosis in the body?
What is the response to alkalosis in the body?
What is the primary function of the renal buffer system?
What is the primary function of the renal buffer system?
What is the result of the reaction between excess acid and bicarbonate ions in the renal tubule cells?
What is the result of the reaction between excess acid and bicarbonate ions in the renal tubule cells?
What is the effect of aging on the number of nephrons in the kidneys?
What is the effect of aging on the number of nephrons in the kidneys?
What is the role of ammonia in the renal buffer system?
What is the role of ammonia in the renal buffer system?
What is a common issue affecting the urinary system in older males?
What is a common issue affecting the urinary system in older males?
