Urinary System Functions and Disorders Quiz

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What hormone, opposite of aldosterone, causes Na+ secretion in diabetic kidney disease?

Erythropoietin

Natriuretic hormone (correct)

Renin

Parathyroid hormone

Which hormone causes an increase in Ca++ reabsorption and blocks the reabsorption of phosphate?

Parathyroid hormone (correct)

Erythropoietin

Renin

Natriuretic hormone

What type of receptors check blood pressure in the aorta and carotid sinuses?

Osmolarity sensing receptors

Calcium sensing receptors

Volume sensing receptors (correct)

pH sensing receptors

Which hormone is responsible for promoting widespread vasodilation in response to increased blood pressure?

Natriuretic hormone Signup and view all the answers

What process involves adding hydroxylation (-OH) to synthesize calcitriol?

Vitamin D synthesis Signup and view all the answers

Which ion is regulated by PTH and moves opposite of calcium most of the time?

Phosphate Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the nephrons in the kidney?

Balance constituents and form urine Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the nephron is responsible for measuring sodium and flow rate?

Macula Densa Signup and view all the answers

What substance is primarily reabsorbed in the descending loop of Henle?

Water Signup and view all the answers

What causes systemic edema related to the kidney function?

Too much protein in the filtrate Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for increasing sodium reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule?

Aldosterone Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the renal hilum?

Serve as an entry and exit point for vessels and ureters Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common indication of oliguria?

Blood loss Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the collecting ducts in the kidney?

Regulate water reabsorption and sodium levels Signup and view all the answers

What is the functional unit of the kidney responsible for cleansing blood and forming urine?

Nephron Signup and view all the answers

What anatomical structure funnels urine from the kidney to the bladder by peristalsis?

Ureter Signup and view all the answers