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What is the primary function of the loop of Henle?
What is the primary function of the loop of Henle?
- Facilitate urine storage in the bladder
- Establish a hyperosmotic state within the medullary interstitial fluid (correct)
- Initiate the fight-or-flight response
- Regulate blood glucose levels
Which of the following forces favors filtration in the glomerulus?
Which of the following forces favors filtration in the glomerulus?
- Capillary hydrostatic pressure (correct)
- Oncotic pressure in the capillaries
- Increased glomerular filtration rate
- Lymphatic pressure in the kidneys
What is a common mechanism that protects the urinary tract from infection?
What is a common mechanism that protects the urinary tract from infection?
- Alkaline urine
- Presence of glucose in urine
- High urea concentration in urine
- Acidic urine (correct)
Which electrolyte imbalance is often seen in individuals with chronic renal failure?
Which electrolyte imbalance is often seen in individuals with chronic renal failure?
What is a characteristic associated with edema in nephrotic syndrome?
What is a characteristic associated with edema in nephrotic syndrome?
Which assessment finding is most typical in a child with a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Which assessment finding is most typical in a child with a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Which statement correctly describes the function of saliva?
Which statement correctly describes the function of saliva?
What is the primary role of Kupffer cells in the liver sinusoids?
What is the primary role of Kupffer cells in the liver sinusoids?
Which symptom is a characteristic finding in a person with pyloric stenosis?
Which symptom is a characteristic finding in a person with pyloric stenosis?
What condition would most likely lead to a succession splash sound upon jarring of the abdomen?
What condition would most likely lead to a succession splash sound upon jarring of the abdomen?
Which nutrient absorption would be most affected by problems with lacteals?
Which nutrient absorption would be most affected by problems with lacteals?
What is a typical symptom of Crohn’s Disease?
What is a typical symptom of Crohn’s Disease?
