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The kidneys maintain homeostasis by manipulating the composition of a certain substance, in this way the kidneys can regulate things like body acid-base balance and fluid electrolytes balance. What is the substance that the kidneys modify?
The kidneys maintain homeostasis by manipulating the composition of a certain substance, in this way the kidneys can regulate things like body acid-base balance and fluid electrolytes balance. What is the substance that the kidneys modify?
The kidney must filter enough water and electrolytes out of the blood to equal the amount that is being put into it from other sources. For example, the levels of certain substances in plasma must be maintained within specific narrow concentration limits for health and life to continue. Which of the following is one of these substances?
The kidney must filter enough water and electrolytes out of the blood to equal the amount that is being put into it from other sources. For example, the levels of certain substances in plasma must be maintained within specific narrow concentration limits for health and life to continue. Which of the following is one of these substances?
If the body has excess water more urine is formed. What is the corresponding term ?
If the body has excess water more urine is formed. What is the corresponding term ?
If the body needs to conserve water, less urine will be produced and the animal will pass little urine. What is the corresponding term?
If the body needs to conserve water, less urine will be produced and the animal will pass little urine. What is the corresponding term?
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When the body needs to conserve water less urine will be produced and the animal may not urinate at all. What is the term for this ?
When the body needs to conserve water less urine will be produced and the animal may not urinate at all. What is the term for this ?
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The kidneys maintain acid-base balance homeostasis by their ability to remove certain ions from the blood and excrete them in urine. By eliminating these ions in the appropriate amounts, blood pH can be maintained in the proper range. Which of the following are the ions eliminated ?
The kidneys maintain acid-base balance homeostasis by their ability to remove certain ions from the blood and excrete them in urine. By eliminating these ions in the appropriate amounts, blood pH can be maintained in the proper range. Which of the following are the ions eliminated ?
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Which of the following is produced by specialized cells in the kidneys
Which of the following is produced by specialized cells in the kidneys
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Which of the following is released by the posterior pituitary gland (due to influence from the kidney)
Which of the following is released by the posterior pituitary gland (due to influence from the kidney)
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Which of the following is secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland (due to influence from the kidney)
Which of the following is secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland (due to influence from the kidney)
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As the diaphragm contracts the kidneys are pushed caudally, sometimes by nearly half the length of the vertebrae. For this reason when should abdominal radiographs be taken ?
As the diaphragm contracts the kidneys are pushed caudally, sometimes by nearly half the length of the vertebrae. For this reason when should abdominal radiographs be taken ?
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Which of the following is the urine collection chamber that forms at the beginning of the ureter and is lined with transitional epithelium?
Which of the following is the urine collection chamber that forms at the beginning of the ureter and is lined with transitional epithelium?
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Which of the following is the funnel shaped structure that directs urine into the renal pelvis?
Which of the following is the funnel shaped structure that directs urine into the renal pelvis?
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Where does filtration of blood occur?
Where does filtration of blood occur?
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Why is plasma forced out of the capillaries into the capsular space of Bowmans capsule ?
Why is plasma forced out of the capillaries into the capsular space of Bowmans capsule ?
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What is the fluid that is filtered out of the blood called?
What is the fluid that is filtered out of the blood called?
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Glomerular filtrate passes through the PCT following a twisting path through the cortex. What is the filtrate called once it enters the PCT?
Glomerular filtrate passes through the PCT following a twisting path through the cortex. What is the filtrate called once it enters the PCT?
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Which of the following is the primary site of action of ADH, (Potassium regulation and acid-base balance control are tow other important functions that take place here)
Which of the following is the primary site of action of ADH, (Potassium regulation and acid-base balance control are tow other important functions that take place here)
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GFR (glomerular filtration rate) is the term used to describe how fast plasma is filtered as it passes through the glomerulus. What does the GFR depend on?
GFR (glomerular filtration rate) is the term used to describe how fast plasma is filtered as it passes through the glomerulus. What does the GFR depend on?
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Approximately how much plasma is removed from the blood every minute?
Approximately how much plasma is removed from the blood every minute?
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What reduces the volume of glomerular filtrate (urine) produced?
What reduces the volume of glomerular filtrate (urine) produced?
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Where does reabsorption occur from ?
Where does reabsorption occur from ?
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Where does approximately 65% of reabsorption occur?
Where does approximately 65% of reabsorption occur?
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About 80% of a certain substance/s is reabsorbed in the PCT. Which is it
About 80% of a certain substance/s is reabsorbed in the PCT. Which is it
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100% of a certain substance/s is reabsorbed in the PCT, which is it
100% of a certain substance/s is reabsorbed in the PCT, which is it
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Glucose and amino acids attach to the same carrier protein as sodium and are passively transported into the PCT epithelial cells. What is the name for this action?
Glucose and amino acids attach to the same carrier protein as sodium and are passively transported into the PCT epithelial cells. What is the name for this action?
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What kind of membrane process does sodium reabsorption require
What kind of membrane process does sodium reabsorption require
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[during reabsorption] Which of the following substances follows sodium to balance out the positive charge in the interstitium caused by positive sodium ions being pumped into the interstitial fluid
[during reabsorption] Which of the following substances follows sodium to balance out the positive charge in the interstitium caused by positive sodium ions being pumped into the interstitial fluid
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[in the ascending loop of henle and DCT] Sodium ions are usually exchanged for certain substances then secreted into the tubular filtrate (occurs under the influence of aldosterone) Which of the following IONS is sodium exchanged for
[in the ascending loop of henle and DCT] Sodium ions are usually exchanged for certain substances then secreted into the tubular filtrate (occurs under the influence of aldosterone) Which of the following IONS is sodium exchanged for
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Where does the reabsorption of potassium take place? [via simple diffusion]
Where does the reabsorption of potassium take place? [via simple diffusion]
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Where does most tubular secretion occur? [some of the most important substances eliminated are hydrogen potassium and ammonia]
Where does most tubular secretion occur? [some of the most important substances eliminated are hydrogen potassium and ammonia]
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Where does calcium reabsorption take place? [via unknown mechanism that involves vit D, PTH, and calcitonin]
Where does calcium reabsorption take place? [via unknown mechanism that involves vit D, PTH, and calcitonin]
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Where is magnesium reabsorbed from ? [is increased by PTH]
Where is magnesium reabsorbed from ? [is increased by PTH]
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What are hydrogen, potassium and ammonia eliminated by?
What are hydrogen, potassium and ammonia eliminated by?
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What are some drugs like penicillin and some sulfonamides eliminated by ?
What are some drugs like penicillin and some sulfonamides eliminated by ?
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