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What is the term for the absence of urine production?
What is the term for the absence of urine production?
- Polyuria
- Leukocyturia
- Anuria (correct)
- Oliguria
Which substance in urine indicates that the body is using fat for energy or the diet is low in carbs and proteins?
Which substance in urine indicates that the body is using fat for energy or the diet is low in carbs and proteins?
- Glucose
- Nitrates
- Leukocytes
- Ketones (correct)
What does the finding of leukocytes in urine typically indicate?
What does the finding of leukocytes in urine typically indicate?
- Urinary tract infection (correct)
- Bleeding
- Dehydration
- High protein diet
What is the function of the urethra in the excretory system?
What is the function of the urethra in the excretory system?
What is the term for producing an abnormally large amount of urine?
What is the term for producing an abnormally large amount of urine?
What does a high intake of meats typically do to the pH of urine?
What does a high intake of meats typically do to the pH of urine?
What is the active form of vitamin D that is needed to regulate calcium in the blood?
What is the active form of vitamin D that is needed to regulate calcium in the blood?
What is the medical term for urination?
What is the medical term for urination?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for increasing erythrocyte production in response to low oxygen levels?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for increasing erythrocyte production in response to low oxygen levels?
Which section of the male urethra must pass through the prostate gland?
Which section of the male urethra must pass through the prostate gland?
What is the process called when vitamin D undergoes hydroxylation in the kidney to become active?
What is the process called when vitamin D undergoes hydroxylation in the kidney to become active?
What is the function of a juxtaglomerular cell in response to ATP and adenosine?
What is the function of a juxtaglomerular cell in response to ATP and adenosine?
Which of the following is NOT involved in regulating blood pressure according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT involved in regulating blood pressure according to the text?
What happens if osmolarity is high in the renal system?
What happens if osmolarity is high in the renal system?
Where does the ureter carry urine to?
Where does the ureter carry urine to?
Why do some scientists propose that vitamin D should be referred to as a hormone rather than a vitamin?
Why do some scientists propose that vitamin D should be referred to as a hormone rather than a vitamin?
What is the role of ADH in the renal system?
What is the role of ADH in the renal system?
Which part of the nephron has many microvilli for absorption and secretion?
Which part of the nephron has many microvilli for absorption and secretion?
What does systemic edema indicate?
What does systemic edema indicate?
Which component empties into a papilla in the kidney?
Which component empties into a papilla in the kidney?
Why is filtration rate significant in renal health?
Why is filtration rate significant in renal health?
What is the purpose of the Loop of Henle in the nephron?
What is the purpose of the Loop of Henle in the nephron?
What role does urea play in the kidney function?
What role does urea play in the kidney function?
Which hormone increases the number of sodium pumps in the distal convoluted tubule (DCT)?
Which hormone increases the number of sodium pumps in the distal convoluted tubule (DCT)?
What is the final area in the kidney responsible for adjusting water and balancing osmolarity?
What is the final area in the kidney responsible for adjusting water and balancing osmolarity?
Which hormone is also known as vasopressin and works to reabsorb water?
Which hormone is also known as vasopressin and works to reabsorb water?
What happens if urine appears dark in color due to dehydration?
What happens if urine appears dark in color due to dehydration?
Which mechanism involves smooth muscle contraction or relaxation based on blood pressure and flow rate?
Which mechanism involves smooth muscle contraction or relaxation based on blood pressure and flow rate?
Which hormone influences calcitriol to enhance calcium recovery and binding proteins production?
Which hormone influences calcitriol to enhance calcium recovery and binding proteins production?
How do natriuretic hormones affect kidney function?
How do natriuretic hormones affect kidney function?
What regulates acid and bases slowly in the body?
What regulates acid and bases slowly in the body?
