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What is the main functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtering blood?
What is the main functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtering blood?
- Renal vessels
- Glomerulus (correct)
- Henle's loop
- Bowman's capsule
Which structure in the kidney is responsible for the modification of filtrate according to the body's needs?
Which structure in the kidney is responsible for the modification of filtrate according to the body's needs?
- Efferent arteriole
- Collecting tubule
- Proximal convoluted tubule (correct)
- Ascending limb
What is the approximate rate at which blood flows through the kidneys at rest?
What is the approximate rate at which blood flows through the kidneys at rest?
- 250 ml/min
- 130 ml/min (correct)
- 50 ml/min
- 75 ml/min
Which substance is filtered out in the glomerulus into the filtrate?
Which substance is filtered out in the glomerulus into the filtrate?
Where does the filtrate first pass after leaving the glomerulus?
Where does the filtrate first pass after leaving the glomerulus?
Which component of the kidney is responsible for maintaining a chemical balance in the body?
Which component of the kidney is responsible for maintaining a chemical balance in the body?
Which condition is characterized by an increase in urine volume, alkaline bicarbonate concentration, and abnormal urinary constituents when kidneys fail to function?
Which condition is characterized by an increase in urine volume, alkaline bicarbonate concentration, and abnormal urinary constituents when kidneys fail to function?
What is the most common cause of glomerulonephritis in children aged 3 to 10 years?
What is the most common cause of glomerulonephritis in children aged 3 to 10 years?
Which condition could result from mothers being undernourished during pregnancy?
Which condition could result from mothers being undernourished during pregnancy?
Individuals who consume a diet high in sodium or artificially sweetened drinks are more likely to experience which of the following?
Individuals who consume a diet high in sodium or artificially sweetened drinks are more likely to experience which of the following?
The onset of acute glomerulonephritis is sudden and can proceed to either recovery or the development of what syndrome?
The onset of acute glomerulonephritis is sudden and can proceed to either recovery or the development of what syndrome?
Which disorder primarily affects the nephron's glomeruli, leading to inflammation in the small blood vessels of the kidneys?
Which disorder primarily affects the nephron's glomeruli, leading to inflammation in the small blood vessels of the kidneys?
What are the classical symptoms of secondary nephritis due to systemic lupus erythematosus?
What are the classical symptoms of secondary nephritis due to systemic lupus erythematosus?
What may happen as a result of sodium and water retention in secondary nephritis?
What may happen as a result of sodium and water retention in secondary nephritis?
Why is salt restricted in the dietary management of secondary nephritis with oedema or hypertension?
Why is salt restricted in the dietary management of secondary nephritis with oedema or hypertension?
Which symptom might indicate the development of uraemia in a patient with secondary nephritis?
Which symptom might indicate the development of uraemia in a patient with secondary nephritis?
What is one of the main treatments for patients with acute oliguria in secondary nephritis?
What is one of the main treatments for patients with acute oliguria in secondary nephritis?
What is a common complication of acute renal failure in patients with secondary nephritis?
What is a common complication of acute renal failure in patients with secondary nephritis?
