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What is the main factor that determines the filtration pressure in the process of glomerular filtration?
What is the main factor that determines the filtration pressure in the process of glomerular filtration?
- Blood pressure (correct)
- Rate of filtration
- Amount of blood in the body
- Constriction of efferent arterioles
Which of the following hormones plays a significant role in increasing water reabsorption in the tubular reabsorption process?
Which of the following hormones plays a significant role in increasing water reabsorption in the tubular reabsorption process?
- Thyroxine
- Insulin
- Glucagon
- Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) (correct)
What substances are mainly found in the composition of urine?
What substances are mainly found in the composition of urine?
- Glucose and amino acids
- Hemoglobin and lipids
- Vitamins and minerals
- Urea and uric acid (correct)
In the process of tubular secretion, substances move from __________.
In the process of tubular secretion, substances move from __________.
Which of the following processes helps in maintaining the acid-base balance through the secretion of waste products?
Which of the following processes helps in maintaining the acid-base balance through the secretion of waste products?
How does the sympathetic nervous system control affect the rate of filtration in urine formation?
How does the sympathetic nervous system control affect the rate of filtration in urine formation?
What is the main function of the ureters in the urinary system?
What is the main function of the ureters in the urinary system?
During urine formation, what process moves urine down each ureter into the bladder?
During urine formation, what process moves urine down each ureter into the bladder?
Which type of muscle is mainly found in the wall of the bladder?
Which type of muscle is mainly found in the wall of the bladder?
What triggers the process of urination in the bladder?
What triggers the process of urination in the bladder?
Which part of the nervous system stimulates the detrusor muscle during urination?
Which part of the nervous system stimulates the detrusor muscle during urination?
What happens to the external urethral sphincter during the micturition reflex?
What happens to the external urethral sphincter during the micturition reflex?
Which process involves the movement of substances from the blood into the renal tubules?
Which process involves the movement of substances from the blood into the renal tubules?
What is the primary function of the nephrons in the kidneys?
What is the primary function of the nephrons in the kidneys?
Which condition is characterized by the progressive loss of renal function and may lead to uremia?
Which condition is characterized by the progressive loss of renal function and may lead to uremia?
What is the term used to describe the tube that moves urine from the bladder to the outside world?
What is the term used to describe the tube that moves urine from the bladder to the outside world?
In kidney failure, what happens when too many nephrons are destroyed?
In kidney failure, what happens when too many nephrons are destroyed?
Which action should a patient take to help prevent urinary tract infections?
Which action should a patient take to help prevent urinary tract infections?
Flashcards
Glomerular filtration pressure factor
Glomerular filtration pressure factor
Blood pressure is the primary factor determining the pressure that pushes fluid into Bowman's capsule during glomerular filtration.
ADH role in reabsorption
ADH role in reabsorption
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) increases water reabsorption in the tubules, conserving water.
Urine composition
Urine composition
Urea and uric acid are major components of urine.
Tubular secretion direction
Tubular secretion direction
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Acid-base balance process
Acid-base balance process
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Sympathetic effect on filtration
Sympathetic effect on filtration
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Ureter function
Ureter function
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Urine movement in ureters
Urine movement in ureters
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Bladder muscle type
Bladder muscle type
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Urination trigger
Urination trigger
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Urination nerves
Urination nerves
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External sphincter in urination
External sphincter in urination
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Tubular secretion process
Tubular secretion process
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Nephron function
Nephron function
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Chronic Renal Failure (CRF)
Chronic Renal Failure (CRF)
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Urethra's function
Urethra's function
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Kidney failure cause
Kidney failure cause
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Prevent UTI action
Prevent UTI action
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