Kidney Functions and Tests

Kidney Functions and Tests

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Tyler Gaither

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Normal functions of the kidney include all of the following except:

Back

Elimination of serum proteins

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The approximate number of nephrons contained in each kidney is:

Back

1,000,000

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The order of blood flow through the nephron is:

Back

Afferent arteriole, efferent arteriole, peritubular capillaries, vasa recta

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The total renal blood flow is approximately:

Back

1200 mL/min

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The glomerular filtrate is described as a:

Back

Protein-free ultrafiltrate of plasma

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Increased production of aldosterone causes:

Back

Increased plasma sodium levels

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The primary chemical affected by the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is:

Back

Sodium

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