Kidney Filtration Quiz

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Which structure of the urinary system filters blood and converts the filtrate into urine?

Kidneys (correct)

Urinary bladder

Urethra

Ureters

Where is the left kidney located?

Between the level of the T12 and L3 vertebrae (correct)

In the renal cortex

About 2 centimeters inferior to the left kidney

In the renal pyramids

What is the function of the renal fascia?

Cushions and supports the kidney

Maintains kidney's shape

Prevents pathogen penetration

Anchors the kidney to surrounding structures (correct)

Which hormone is released from the parathyroid gland in response to decreased blood calcium?

Parathyroid hormone Signup and view all the answers

What does PTH inhibit and stimulate in the renal tubules?

Inhibits phosphate reabsorption and stimulates calcium reabsorption Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of aldosterone in water reabsorption?

It increases water reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule Signup and view all the answers

Which substance can be measured to estimate the glomerular filtration rate?

Inulin Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)?

Constriction in the afferent arterioles Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of tubular reabsorption?

Low hydrostatic pressure in peritubular capillaries Signup and view all the answers

Where is the majority of sodium reabsorbed in the nephron tubule?

Proximal convoluted tubule Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a substance for which reabsorption is regulated?

Chloride Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the renal plasma clearance (RPC) and glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?

If a substance is neither reabsorbed nor secreted, the RPC will be the same as GFR. Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of urine?

Composition, volume, pH, specific gravity, turbidity, color, and smell. Signup and view all the answers

What is the average volume of urine excreted per day?

1 to 2 L Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the female urethra?

It is lined with stratified squamous epithelium. Signup and view all the answers

Which region of the renal tubule is composed of simple cuboidal epithelium with tall microvilli?

Proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of principal cells in the collecting tubules and ducts?

Reabsorb water and electrolytes Signup and view all the answers

Where is the juxtaglomerular apparatus located?

Where the DCT of a nephron makes contact with the afferent arteriole Signup and view all the answers

Which type of nephron is important in establishing a salt concentration gradient in the interstitial fluid?

Juxtamedullary nephrons Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct sequence of arteries that supply the kidney, from largest to smallest?

Renal artery, segmental arteries, interlobar arteries, arcuate arteries, interlobular arteries Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct sequence of veins through which blood leaves the kidney, from smallest to largest?

Cortical radiate veins, arcuate veins, interlobar veins, renal vein Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of capillaries in the kidneys?

Glomerulus Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct sequence of structures that transport fluids through the urinary system?

Capsular Space, Proximal convoluted tubule, Descending Limb of nephron loop, Ascending limb of nephron loop, Distal convoluted tubule, Collecting tubules, Collecting duct, Papillary duct, Minor Calyx, Major Calyx, Renal Pelvis, Ureter, Urinary Bladder, Urethra Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Urinary System Structure and Function

The nephrons, specifically the renal corpuscle (Bowman's capsule and glomerulus), filter blood and convert the filtrate into urine.

Kidney Location and Structure

The left kidney is located near the spleen, between the 11th and 12th ribs.
Renal fascia surrounds the kidney and attaches it to the surrounding structures, providing support and protection.

Hormonal Regulation

Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is released in response to decreased blood calcium levels.
PTH stimulates the reabsorption of calcium and inhibits the excretion of phosphate in the renal tubules.

Aldosterone and Water Reabsorption

Aldosterone regulates water reabsorption by stimulating the reabsorption of sodium ions, which in turn increases water reabsorption.

Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)

Inulin or creatinine clearance can be measured to estimate GFR.
GFR is influenced by factors such as blood pressure, resistances in afferent and efferent arterioles, and capillary surface area.
Increased sympathetic nerve activity is NOT a factor that influences GFR.

Tubular Reabsorption

Most sodium reabsorption occurs in the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) of the nephron tubule.
Reabsorption of nutrients, ions, and water is regulated, but reabsorption of urea is not.

Renal Plasma Clearance (RPC) and GFR

RPC is the volume of plasma cleared of a substance per unit time, and GFR is the volume of plasma filtered per unit time.
RPC can be greater than or less than GFR, depending on the substance's reabsorption or secretion.

Urine Characteristics and Excretion

Urine is a yellowish, clear liquid with a characteristic smell and pH between 4.5 and 8.
The average volume of urine excreted per day is around 1.5 liters.

Female Urethra

The female urethra is shorter and wider than the male urethra.

Nephron Structure

The proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) is composed of simple cuboidal epithelium with tall microvilli.

Collecting Tubules and Ducts

Principal cells in the collecting tubules and ducts regulate water reabsorption and potassium secretion.

Juxtaglomerular Apparatus

The juxtaglomerular apparatus is located near the afferent arteriole and is involved in regulating blood pressure and GFR.

Nephron Types

Juxtamedullary nephrons are important in establishing a salt concentration gradient in the interstitial fluid.

Renal Blood Supply

The correct sequence of arteries that supply the kidney, from largest to smallest, is: renal artery → segmental artery → interlobar artery → arcuate artery → cortical radiate artery.
The correct sequence of veins through which blood leaves the kidney, from smallest to largest, is: stellate vein → interlobular vein → arcuate vein → interlobar vein → renal vein.

Renal Capillaries

There are three types of capillaries in the kidneys: glomerular capillaries, peritubular capillaries, and vasa recta. Fenestrated capillaries are not one of the three types.

Urinary System Fluid Transport

The correct sequence of structures that transport fluids through the urinary system is: kidneys → ureters → bladder → urethra.

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Test your knowledge on the filtration process in the kidneys with this quiz. Learn about the substances that can and cannot pass through filtration membranes, as well as the factors that affect filtration.