13 Questions
What is the function of natriuretic hormone in diabetic kidney disease?
Results in Na+ secretion
Which hormone controls sodium levels indirectly?
ADH
What happens when baroreceptors sense a decrease in blood pressure?
Widespread vasodilation occurs
Which hormone promotes an increase in Ca++ reabsorption?
Parathyroid hormone
What is the role of hydrogen ions in kidney function?
Maintaining acid/base homeostasis
How does alcohol affect the kidney function?
Inhibits ADH release
What is the main function of the nephrons in the kidney?
Produce urine
What is the purpose of the renal hilum?
To recover water and solutes for reabsorption
What does the presence of ketones in the urine indicate?
Diabetes or high-fat diet
What happens in the descending loop of Henle?
Reabsorption of water using aquaporin channel proteins
Which hormone increases sodium reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule?
Aldosterone
What is the function of the macula densa in the nephron?
Measures sodium concentration
What is the role of the collecting ducts in the kidney?
Control water reabsorption
Test your knowledge on the urinary system! Learn about the process of glomeruli filtration, the causes and indicators of dehydration, as well as the conditions associated with polyuria and oliguria.
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