Renal Physiology Terminology Quiz

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What is the function of Bowman's capsule?

Generates renal blood flow

Reabsorbs waste materials

Encloses the glomerulus (correct)

Facilitates the movement of filtered plasma

What is the main component of the glomerulus?

Renal pelvis

Tuft of capillaries (correct)

Tubular network

Collecting duct

Which of the following represents the typical renal blood flow volume per minute?

$1200 - 1250 \text{ ml/min}$ (correct)

$150 - 250 \text{ ml/min}$

$500 - 750 \text{ ml/min}$

$300 - 450 \text{ ml/min}$

What does Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) measure?

Amount of plasma filtered in both kidneys per minute Signup and view all the answers

Which structure allows the movement of plasma across its membrane during filtration?

Bowman's capsule Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of excretion in the context provided?

Removal of waste substances Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, how much of the filtered fluid is excreted as urine per minute?

1 ml Signup and view all the answers

What is the calculated volume of urine excreted per day based on the given information?

1440 ml Signup and view all the answers

In the context of excretion, what is the significance of the Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)?

Filters a specific amount of fluid each minute Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following statements best describes the relation between GFR and urine volume?

Lower GFR leads to higher urine volume Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text?

ATP synthesis in mitochondria Signup and view all the answers

What is a key focus in the text regarding ion channels?

K+ channels Signup and view all the answers

In the context of cellular communication, what feature does gap junction's conductance relate to?

Cell signaling Signup and view all the answers

What factor does the oxygen affinity of hemoglobin primarily depend on?

pH level Signup and view all the answers

How do K+ channels contribute to cellular processes?

Facilitating nerve impulses Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between decreasing NaCl in the DCT and renin release?

Inversely proportional Signup and view all the answers

What effect does increasing NaCl in the DCT have on the vasodilatory capacity of the afferent arteriole?

Increases vasodilatory capacity Signup and view all the answers

How does increasing NaCl in the DCT affect the GFR?

Decreases GFR Signup and view all the answers

What is pH a measure of?

Hydrogen ion concentration Signup and view all the answers

In the context mentioned, what does DCT stand for?

Distal Collecting Tubule Signup and view all the answers

What is the Juxta Glomerular Apparatus (JGA)?

The region where the beginning of distal convoluted tubules lies close to both afferent and efferent arterioles Signup and view all the answers

What structures does the Juxta Glomerular Apparatus (JGA) connect?

Afferent and efferent arterioles with distal convoluted tubules Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Juxta Glomerular Apparatus (JGA)?

Regulation of blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

Where does the Juxta Glomerular Apparatus (JGA) lie in relation to the nephron?

Close to both afferent and efferent arterioles Signup and view all the answers

Which vessels supply the nephron at the Juxta Glomerular Apparatus (JGA)?

Afferent and efferent arterioles Signup and view all the answers