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What is the primary function of natriuretic hormone in diabetic kidney disease?
What is the primary function of natriuretic hormone in diabetic kidney disease?
- Promotes Na+ secretion (correct)
- Increases Ca++ reabsorption
- Blocks phosphate reabsorption
- Induces vasodilation
Which hormone is responsible for an increase in Ca++ reabsorption and blocking phosphate reabsorption?
Which hormone is responsible for an increase in Ca++ reabsorption and blocking phosphate reabsorption?
- Aldosterone
- Parathyroid hormone (correct)
- Natriuretic hormone
- Renin
What is the role of baroreceptors in the body's volume sensing mechanisms?
What is the role of baroreceptors in the body's volume sensing mechanisms?
- Control Ca++ levels
- Regulate urine pH
- Monitor blood pressure changes (correct)
- Promote widespread vasodilation
How does alcohol affect the release of ADH in the body?
How does alcohol affect the release of ADH in the body?
Which hormone indirectly controls sodium levels in the body?
Which hormone indirectly controls sodium levels in the body?
What is the function of vitamin D synthesis to ensure calcium balance in the body?
What is the function of vitamin D synthesis to ensure calcium balance in the body?
What is the function of the macula densa in the kidney?
What is the function of the macula densa in the kidney?
What does oliguria, or producing 300-500 mL of urine per day, indicate?
What does oliguria, or producing 300-500 mL of urine per day, indicate?
What causes the body to plump up in the case of systemic edema?
What causes the body to plump up in the case of systemic edema?
Which hormone increases sodium reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule?
Which hormone increases sodium reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule?
What is the main purpose of the renal hilum in the kidney?
What is the main purpose of the renal hilum in the kidney?
Which condition is indicated by polyuria, or excreting more than 2.5 liters of urine per day?
Which condition is indicated by polyuria, or excreting more than 2.5 liters of urine per day?
What is the specific gravity related to in urine analysis?
What is the specific gravity related to in urine analysis?
What is the main function of nephrons in the kidney?
What is the main function of nephrons in the kidney?
'Descending loop' and 'Ascending loop' are parts of which structure in the kidney anatomy?
'Descending loop' and 'Ascending loop' are parts of which structure in the kidney anatomy?
What is the role of the collecting ducts in the kidney?
What is the role of the collecting ducts in the kidney?
