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Renal Function Quiz

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What is the primary function of the proximal convoluted tubule in the nephron?

Reabsorption of toxins and waste

Secretion of substances that have not been previously filtered

Regulation of urinary volume and composition

Massive reabsorption of the filtrate except for toxics (correct)

What happens when the transporters' limit is exceeded in the proximal tubule?

The filtrate is redirected to the distal convoluted tubule

Glucose is lost in the urine (correct)

The kidney produces more renin

Glucose is reabsorbed more efficiently

What is the main function of the juxtaglomerular cell in the kidney?

Secretion of hormones to regulate electrolyte balance

Reabsorption of glucose and amino acids

Regulation of blood pressure

Regulation of salt balance and pressure (correct)

What is the primary function of the distal convoluted tubule in the nephron?

Regulation of urinary volume and composition Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of recovering essential substances from the filtrate in the nephron?

Reabsorption Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the cardiac output reaches the kidney?

20% Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the renal tubule in the nephron?

Reabsorption and secretion of molecules Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate rate of filtration by both kidneys per day?

180 L/day Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone produced by the kidneys helps regulate red blood cell production?

Erythropoietin Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which the kidneys regulate the body's salt, potassium, and acid content?

Homeostatic regulation Signup and view all the answers

What is the site of filtration in the nephron?

Glomerulus Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of inhibiting SGLT2 in the nephron?

Loss of glucose in the urine Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the kidneys producing hormones such as erythropoietin and prostaglandins?

To stimulate the production of red blood cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the loop of Henle in the nephron?

Creation of a hyperosmolar interstitium Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the distal convoluted tubule in the nephron?

Elimination of excess acids in the body Signup and view all the answers

What hormone regulates calcium reabsorption in the nephron?

Parathyroid hormone Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in the nephron?

Reabsorption of water to concentrate or dilute urine Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the recommended tests by the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) to check for kidney disease?

Blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

Renal Function Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary function of the proximal convoluted tubule in the nephron?

What happens when the transporters' limit is exceeded in the proximal tubule?

What is the main function of the juxtaglomerular cell in the kidney?

What is the primary function of the distal convoluted tubule in the nephron?

What is the term for the process of recovering essential substances from the filtrate in the nephron?

What percentage of the cardiac output reaches the kidney?

What is the primary function of the renal tubule in the nephron?

What is the approximate rate of filtration by both kidneys per day?

Which hormone produced by the kidneys helps regulate red blood cell production?

What is the term for the process by which the kidneys regulate the body's salt, potassium, and acid content?

What is the site of filtration in the nephron?

What is the primary effect of inhibiting SGLT2 in the nephron?

What is the purpose of the kidneys producing hormones such as erythropoietin and prostaglandins?

What is the main function of the loop of Henle in the nephron?

What is the primary function of the distal convoluted tubule in the nephron?

What hormone regulates calcium reabsorption in the nephron?

What is the primary function of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in the nephron?

What is one of the recommended tests by the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) to check for kidney disease?

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