NURS 1220 – Urinary System Physiology Theory Exam Review

What determines the Effective Filtration Pressure in the glomerular filtration process?

What is one of the factors that can affect Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)?

Which cells release renin and trigger the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS)?

What substances are primarily reabsorbed in the Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT)?

Which hormones control the reabsorption of water, sodium, and bicarbonate in the Distal Convoluted Tubule (DCT) and Collecting Duct?

Which mechanism is responsible for creating the medullary osmotic gradient in the kidney?

What is regulated by the Countercurrent Exchanger to maintain the medullary osmotic gradient?

'Renal Clearance' primarily refers to the ability of the kidneys to:

What is the function of the accessory glands in the male reproductive system?

Which structure is involved in the neural control of the sexual response in males?

What is the primary function of the ovaries in the female reproductive system?

Which structure is involved in pregnancy maintenance and hormone production in females?

In genetics, what does the term 'allele' refer to?

What is the outcome of incomplete dominance in genetic inheritance?

Which factor determines an individual's blood group in multiple-allele inheritance?

'Polygenic' vs. 'complex' inheritance primarily differs in which aspect?

'XY vs. XX' karyotypes are commonly associated with determining which genetic factor?

What is the primary hormone responsible for regulating water gain by acting on the kidneys?

Which of the following is a common symptom associated with the activation of thirst centers in the body for regulating water gain?

What is a possible cause of hyponatremia, a condition characterized by low sodium levels in the blood?

Which of the following hormones plays a crucial role in regulating potassium levels in the body?

In respiratory compensation, how does the body regulate pH during acidosis?

Which of these buffer systems plays a significant role in maintaining pH balance within cells?

What type of fluid imbalance is characterized by swelling due to excess fluid in the interstitial spaces?

Which mechanism primarily creates the medullary osmotic gradient in the kidney?

What condition is characterized by low sodium levels in the blood and can be caused by excessive water intake?

What process is responsible for swelling in the interstitial spaces due to excess fluid?

Which hormone primarily regulates water gain by acting on the kidneys and promoting water reabsorption?

What is a common symptom associated with the activation of osmoreceptors in the body for regulating water balance?

What is the primary function of Buffer systems like protein, phosphate, and carbonic acid/bicarbonate in the human body?

What is one of the main factors controlled by three hormones - renin, aldosterone, and ADH - to maintain sodium levels in the body?

How does respiratory compensation regulate pH during acidosis?

What structures are part of the male reproductive system accessory glands?

What is the primary hormone responsible for regulating potassium levels in the body?

Which of the following structures is involved in pregnancy maintenance and hormone production in females?

What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?

Which factor determines an individual's blood group in multiple-allele inheritance?

What is the outcome of incomplete dominance in genetic inheritance?

Which structures make up the interstitial cells in males?

What represents a haploid cell number?

What does polygenic inheritance primarily involve?

What determines the Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) of the kidneys?

Which cells are responsible for releasing renin triggering the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS)?

What do the Tubular Reabsorption processes primarily involve in the Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT)?

Which mechanism contributes to the regulation of Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) by responding to sodium chloride levels in the distal nephron?

Which process involves the control of water, sodium, and bicarbonate reabsorption in the DCT and Collecting Duct?

What is the primary function of the Countercurrent Exchanger in renal physiology?

What mechanism contributes to the regulation of water loss in the body through sweating, exhalation, and urinary salts?

Which hormone primarily controls the reabsorption of bicarbonate ions in the kidneys to regulate pH balance?

In the regulation of sodium levels, what factor distinguishes hypo- from hypernatremia?

Which condition is characterized by an excess of potassium in the blood, posing risks to cardiac function?

What is the primary role of buffer systems like protein, phosphate, and carbonic acid/bicarbonate in the human body?

What plays a significant role in creating the medullary osmotic gradient in the kidney to facilitate water reabsorption?

What is the primary function of the bulbourethral gland in the male reproductive system?

In the male reproductive system, what is the function of the vas deferens?

What is the role of corpus luteum in the female reproductive system?

Which structure in the female reproductive system is primarily involved in the transport of oocytes from the ovaries to the uterus?

What neural control mechanism plays a significant role in the sexual response in both males and females?

Which gland produces a significant portion of the seminal fluid in males?

What is the main factor that determines Effective Filtration Pressure in the glomerular filtration process?

Which cells release renin, triggering the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) in response to low blood pressure?

What is the primary role of the Countercurrent Multiplier in the kidney physiology?

Which hormone is responsible for controlling water reabsorption in the DCT and Collecting Duct by promoting sodium retention?

In renal physiology, what is the primary function of the Tubuloglomerular Feedback mechanism?

What type of substances are primarily secreted in the Distal Convoluted Tubule (DCT) and Collecting Duct?