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What is the normal range for plasma pH in the human body?
What is the normal range for plasma pH in the human body?
- 7.03 - 7.04
- 7.35 - 7.45 (correct)
- 7.00 - 8.00
- 6.50 - 8.50
If the plasma clearance of a substance is zero, what does it indicate?
If the plasma clearance of a substance is zero, what does it indicate?
- Less reabsorbed
- More excreted
- Substance is not filtered (correct)
- Increased sympathetic activity will increase renal blood flow
Which of the following is true regarding low Tm substances?
Which of the following is true regarding low Tm substances?
- Has lower plasma clearance
- Increased sympathetic activity will increase renal blood flow
- Renal blood flow is maintained at a constant level
- Less reabsorbed (correct)
In the human body, where is 2/3 of the total body water located?
In the human body, where is 2/3 of the total body water located?
What triggers the sensation of thirst in humans?
What triggers the sensation of thirst in humans?
Which statement about autoregulation in renal circulation is correct?
Which statement about autoregulation in renal circulation is correct?
What is the main stimulus for the secretion and release of ADH?
What is the main stimulus for the secretion and release of ADH?
Which force/s favor/s glomerular filtration?
Which force/s favor/s glomerular filtration?
In an antidiuretic state, what happens to the activity of the aquaporins in the DCT and CD?
In an antidiuretic state, what happens to the activity of the aquaporins in the DCT and CD?
Where is the filtered HCO3 reabsorbed?
Where is the filtered HCO3 reabsorbed?
Under normal conditions, what is the usual urine pH?
Under normal conditions, what is the usual urine pH?
What maintains the hypertonicity of the renal medullary interstitial fluid?
What maintains the hypertonicity of the renal medullary interstitial fluid?
What happens if water intake exceeds water lost from the body?
What happens if water intake exceeds water lost from the body?
In the renal tubule, which segment is known as the diluting segment?
In the renal tubule, which segment is known as the diluting segment?
What is the correct statement regarding reabsorption in the proximal tubule?
What is the correct statement regarding reabsorption in the proximal tubule?
Which combination is CORRECT in terms of nephron structures?
Which combination is CORRECT in terms of nephron structures?
Where do most K+ ions undergo reabsorption after being filtered through the glomerulus?
Where do most K+ ions undergo reabsorption after being filtered through the glomerulus?
What is the primary abnormality in metabolic alkalosis?
What is the primary abnormality in metabolic alkalosis?
What type of pH imbalance is likely to occur in a patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
What type of pH imbalance is likely to occur in a patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
Which statement accurately describes the renal handling of glucose?
Which statement accurately describes the renal handling of glucose?
Which substance increases passive diffusion of urea in the medullary collecting duct?
Which substance increases passive diffusion of urea in the medullary collecting duct?
What is the tonicity of the filtrate leaving the Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT) and entering the thick descending loop of Henle?
What is the tonicity of the filtrate leaving the Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT) and entering the thick descending loop of Henle?
Where are the foot processes of the podocytes directly attached?
Where are the foot processes of the podocytes directly attached?
Which substance inhibits Na+ reabsorption in the renal tubules?
Which substance inhibits Na+ reabsorption in the renal tubules?
What happens when the kidney reaches the Tm for a certain agent?
What happens when the kidney reaches the Tm for a certain agent?
Which statement is NOT true of central diabetes insipidus?
Which statement is NOT true of central diabetes insipidus?
What is the best action the kidneys can take in extreme acidosis?
What is the best action the kidneys can take in extreme acidosis?
Which factor is decreased with increasing renal sympathetic nerve activation?
Which factor is decreased with increasing renal sympathetic nerve activation?
Which hormone is NOT capable of enhancing reabsorption in the DCT?
Which hormone is NOT capable of enhancing reabsorption in the DCT?
In which part of the renal tubules is a large proportion of Na+ reabsorbed in a patient with increased aldosterone?
In which part of the renal tubules is a large proportion of Na+ reabsorbed in a patient with increased aldosterone?
