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What is the function of natriuretic hormone in diabetic kidney disease?
What is the function of natriuretic hormone in diabetic kidney disease?
- Causes vasodilation
- Opposes aldosterone and causes Na+ secretion (correct)
- Stimulates ADH release
- Promotes Na+ reabsorption
Which hormone increases Ca++ reabsorption and blocks phosphate reabsorption?
Which hormone increases Ca++ reabsorption and blocks phosphate reabsorption?
- Aldosterone
- Renin
- Parathyroid hormone (PTH) (correct)
- Erythropoietin (EPO)
In what locations are the baroreceptors found to check blood pressure?
In what locations are the baroreceptors found to check blood pressure?
- Kidneys and bladder
- Heart and lungs
- Intestines and liver
- Aorta and carotid sinuses (correct)
How does caffeine affect the nephron function?
How does caffeine affect the nephron function?
What is the primary function of Vitamin D synthesis?
What is the primary function of Vitamin D synthesis?
How does the kidney contribute to acid/base homeostasis?
How does the kidney contribute to acid/base homeostasis?
What is the main function of the nephrons in the kidney?
What is the main function of the nephrons in the kidney?
What is the purpose of the macula densa in the kidney?
What is the purpose of the macula densa in the kidney?
What does anuria, or excreting less than 50 mL of urine per day, indicate?
What does anuria, or excreting less than 50 mL of urine per day, indicate?
Which process involves substances being reabsorbed by active transport, diffusion, facilitated diffusion, secondary active transport, and osmosis?
Which process involves substances being reabsorbed by active transport, diffusion, facilitated diffusion, secondary active transport, and osmosis?
What causes systemic edema in the body?
What causes systemic edema in the body?
Which part of the kidney is responsible for releasing hormones that regulate blood pressure?
Which part of the kidney is responsible for releasing hormones that regulate blood pressure?
What is the function of the collecting ducts in the kidney?
What is the function of the collecting ducts in the kidney?
How does aldosterone influence the distal convoluted tubule (DCT) function?
How does aldosterone influence the distal convoluted tubule (DCT) function?
Which substance is recycled in the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) to aid in bicarbonate recovery?
Which substance is recycled in the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) to aid in bicarbonate recovery?
What is the main function of the renal co in glomerular filtration?
What is the main function of the renal co in glomerular filtration?
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