Kidney Functions Quiz

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Which function of the kidneys involves the regulation of water and salt balance?

  • Regulation of hydrogen ion transport
  • Regulation of water and salt balance (correct)
  • Regulation of acid base balance
  • Excretory function

What happens in case of acidosis?

  • Hydrogen ion secretion decreases
  • Bicarbonate excretion increases
  • Bicarbonate excretion decreases
  • Hydrogen ion secretion increases (correct)

What is the main excretory waste product excreted through the kidneys?

  • Uric acid
  • Urea (correct)
  • Creatinine
  • Nitrogen

Which breakdown product from muscle tissue is only excreted through the kidneys?

<p>Creatinine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the excretion of bicarbonate in case of alkalosis?

<p>Bicarbonate excretion increases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the excretory function of the kidneys?

<p>The kidneys excrete urea and uric acid. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to hydrogen ion secretion in case of alkalosis?

<p>Hydrogen ion secretion decreases. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the buffer systems in the regulation of acid base balance?

<p>Buffer systems neutralize hydrogen ions and excrete them out of the body. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the concentration of nitrogen in the blood if the kidneys fail?

<p>The concentration of nitrogen increases. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the breakdown product from muscle tissue that is excreted only through the kidneys?

<p>Creatinine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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