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What is the primary function of the kidneys in maintaining normal body fluid levels?
What is the primary function of the kidneys in maintaining normal body fluid levels?
- Regulating the excretion of water and potassium
- Regulating the excretion of water and NaCl (correct)
- Regulating the excretion of water and bicarbonate
- Regulating the excretion of water and phosphate
Which of the following ions is NOT regulated by the urinary system?
Which of the following ions is NOT regulated by the urinary system?
- Sodium (Na+)
- Bicarbonate (HCO3-)
- Magnesium (Mg2+) (correct)
- Chloride (Cl-)
What is the term for the maintenance of a narrow pH range in the body?
What is the term for the maintenance of a narrow pH range in the body?
- Homeostasis (correct)
- Electrolyte balance
- Alkalosis
- Acidosis
What hormone does the kidney produce to stimulate red blood cell production?
What hormone does the kidney produce to stimulate red blood cell production?
What is the functional unit of the kidney?
What is the functional unit of the kidney?
What percentage of resting cardiac output does the kidneys receive?
What percentage of resting cardiac output does the kidneys receive?
What is the primary function of the glomerulus?
What is the primary function of the glomerulus?
What is the name of the fluid produced by the kidneys that contains wastes and excess materials?
What is the name of the fluid produced by the kidneys that contains wastes and excess materials?
What is the term for the amount of filtrate formed per minute?
What is the term for the amount of filtrate formed per minute?
Which of the following mechanisms helps regulate glomerular filtration rate (GFR) by adjusting blood flow into and out of the glomerulus?
Which of the following mechanisms helps regulate glomerular filtration rate (GFR) by adjusting blood flow into and out of the glomerulus?
What is the effect of increased sympathetic nervous system (SyNS) activation on glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
What is the effect of increased sympathetic nervous system (SyNS) activation on glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
What is the effect of angiotensin II on glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
What is the effect of angiotensin II on glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
What is the effect of angiotensin II on GFR?
What is the effect of angiotensin II on GFR?
What is the function of aldosterone in the renal tubules?
What is the function of aldosterone in the renal tubules?
What is the role of the internal urethral sphincter?
What is the role of the internal urethral sphincter?
What is the effect of ANP on sodium and water excretion?
What is the effect of ANP on sodium and water excretion?
What is the result of increased abdominal pressure on urinary incontinence?
What is the result of increased abdominal pressure on urinary incontinence?
What is the effect of aging on the kidneys?
What is the effect of aging on the kidneys?
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