Tubular Secretion and Kidney Function Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the urinary system?

  • Maintaining acid-base balance
  • Digesting nutrients (correct)
  • Regulating fluid balance
  • Producing urine

    • What is the main role of the kidneys?

  • Filtering waste products from the bloodstream (correct)
  • Regulating blood pressure
  • Producing urine
  • Maintaining fluid balance

    • Which structure connects the kidneys to the bladder?

  • Bladder
  • Urethra
  • Renal pelvis
  • Ureters (correct)

    • Where are the kidneys located in the body?

    <p>On either side of the spine, below the ribcage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the urinary system?

    <p>The ureters transport urine from the bladder to the kidneys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the renal cortex in the kidney?

    <p>Filtration and reabsorption of substances from the blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the glomerulus in the renal corpuscle?

    <p>Filtering waste products from the blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the nephron creates a concentration gradient in the medulla?

    <p>Loop of Henle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells in the distal convoluted tubules detect changes in sodium chloride levels and send signals to constrict or dilate afferent arterioles accordingly?

    <p>Macula densa cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following hormones constricts both afferent and efferent arterioles, reducing GFR as part of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system's role in regulating blood pressure?

    <p>Angiotensin II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of granular cells in the juxtaglomerular apparatus?

    <p>Secrete renin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is water primarily reabsorbed in the nephron?

    <p>Descending limb of the loop of Henle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the primary force that promotes glomerular filtration?

    <p>Hydrostatic pressure in the glomerular capillaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of juxtamedullary nephrons?

    <p>Creating concentrated urine through countercurrent multiplication mechanisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of urine?

    <p>Glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range for glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?

    <p>90-100 mL/min/1.73m²</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following substances is NOT secreted through tubular secretion in the kidneys?

    <p>Sodium ions (Na+)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the counter current mechanism in the kidneys?

    <p>To concentrate urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the medullary osmotic gradient?

    <p>It is created by the interaction between the ascending and descending limbs of the loop of Henle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main factor that determines whether urine is dilute or concentrated?

    <p>The presence of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the primary function of the kidneys?

    <p>The primary function of the kidneys is to filter waste products and excess fluid from the blood to form urine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the structure of the ureters?

    <p>All of the above are true about the structure of the ureters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the urinary bladder?

    <p>The urinary bladder stores urine produced by the kidneys until it can be voluntarily expelled from the body through urination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the structure of the male urethra differ from the female urethra?

    <p>The male urethra has three distinct parts: prostatic urethra, membranous urethra, and spongy (penile) urethra.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone promotes sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion in the kidneys?

    <p>Aldosterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of PTH (parathyroid hormone) in the body?

    <p>Regulates calcium and phosphate levels in the blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers the release of ANP (atrial natriuretic peptide)?

    <p>Increased volume or pressure in the atria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a diuretic?

    <p>A medication or substance that promotes diuresis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is renal clearance?

    <p>Measurement of how effectively the kidneys can remove a substance from the blood and excrete it in urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does renal clearance relate to GFR and overall kidney function?

    <p>Renal clearance reflects the overall ability of the kidneys to filter and excrete substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

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