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What is the main function of the juxta glomerular apparatus (JGA) when there is a fall in Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)?
What is the main function of the juxta glomerular apparatus (JGA) when there is a fall in Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)?
- Release renin to stimulate glomerular blood flow (correct)
- Directly increase GFR without any mediator
- Release aldosterone to increase sodium reabsorption
- Inhibit the filtration through the glomeruli
Which substances are actively reabsorbed back into the blood from the tubules in the kidneys?
Which substances are actively reabsorbed back into the blood from the tubules in the kidneys?
- Uric acid, creatinine, certain drugs
- Glucose, amino acids, fatty acids (correct)
- Water, chloride ions, bicarbonate ions
- Blood cells and large proteins
What is the filtration slits/slit pores formed by in the kidneys?
What is the filtration slits/slit pores formed by in the kidneys?
- Endothelial cells of the glomerular vessels
- Basement membrane between layers
- Epithelial cells called podocytes (correct)
- Epithelium of Bowman's capsule
In which location do juxta glomerular apparatus (JGA) cells release renin?
In which location do juxta glomerular apparatus (JGA) cells release renin?
What is the term used to describe the filtrate formed by the kidneys per minute?
What is the term used to describe the filtrate formed by the kidneys per minute?
Which region in the kidneys is activated when there is a fall in GFR?
Which region in the kidneys is activated when there is a fall in GFR?
What happens when there is a fall in GFR and the Juxta Glomerular Apparatus (JGA) is activated?
What happens when there is a fall in GFR and the Juxta Glomerular Apparatus (JGA) is activated?
What is selectively reabsorbed during tubular reabsorption in the kidneys?
What is selectively reabsorbed during tubular reabsorption in the kidneys?
What substances are actively secreted from the blood into the distal convoluted tubule?
What substances are actively secreted from the blood into the distal convoluted tubule?
Which mechanism is activated by the Juxta Glomerular Apparatus (JGA) to regulate Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)?
Which mechanism is activated by the Juxta Glomerular Apparatus (JGA) to regulate Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)?
