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What is the primary effect of Ang-II on the kidneys?
What is the primary effect of Ang-II on the kidneys?
- Increasing water excretion
- Inhibiting glomerular filtration rate
- Reducing aldosterone release
- Stimulating Na reabsorption from the renal tubule (correct)
What is the primary route of Cl- reabsorption in the late proximal tubule?
What is the primary route of Cl- reabsorption in the late proximal tubule?
- Through the collecting duct
- Paracellular route
- Transcellular route via CFEX (correct)
- Via the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle
What is the consequence of Cl- reabsorption in the proximal tubule?
What is the consequence of Cl- reabsorption in the proximal tubule?
- Increased excretion of Na+ and K+
- Favoring Na reabsorption (correct)
- Inhibiting water reabsorption
- Reduced reabsorption of Na+ and K+
What is the primary function of Cl- channels in the kidney?
What is the primary function of Cl- channels in the kidney?
What is the primary mechanism of calcium and phosphate regulation in the body?
What is the primary mechanism of calcium and phosphate regulation in the body?
What is the approximate percentage of total body phosphorus found in the plasma?
What is the approximate percentage of total body phosphorus found in the plasma?
What is the primary function of principal cells in the Cortical Collecting Tubule?
What is the primary function of principal cells in the Cortical Collecting Tubule?
What is the main functional difference between the Medullary Collecting Tubule and the Cortical Collecting Tubule?
What is the main functional difference between the Medullary Collecting Tubule and the Cortical Collecting Tubule?
What is the primary mechanism by which the collecting ducts determine final urine osmolality?
What is the primary mechanism by which the collecting ducts determine final urine osmolality?
What is the role of aquaporin-2 in the collecting ducts?
What is the role of aquaporin-2 in the collecting ducts?
In which part of the nephron does glucose reabsorption occur?
In which part of the nephron does glucose reabsorption occur?
What type of transport is involved in glucose reabsorption in the proximal tubule?
What type of transport is involved in glucose reabsorption in the proximal tubule?
What percentage of sodium is reabsorbed in the thick ascending limb of loop of Henle?
What percentage of sodium is reabsorbed in the thick ascending limb of loop of Henle?
What percentage of sodium reabsorption occurs independently of its plasma level?
What percentage of sodium reabsorption occurs independently of its plasma level?
What is the primary mechanism of sodium reabsorption in the proximal tubule?
What is the primary mechanism of sodium reabsorption in the proximal tubule?
What is the effect of increased cardiac output on sodium reabsorption in the proximal tubule?
What is the effect of increased cardiac output on sodium reabsorption in the proximal tubule?
What is the most important determinant of ECF volume?
What is the most important determinant of ECF volume?
What percentage of sodium is excreted in urine?
What percentage of sodium is excreted in urine?
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