Nephron Structure and Function

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The nephron is the term for

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the functional units of the kidneys

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What are components of the nephron? 1. glomerulus 2. papillary ducts 3. Loop of Henle 4. calyces 5. distal tubule

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1, 3, and 5

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The loop of Henle's descending limb begins where the __________________ ends, and the ascending limb ends where the _____________________ begins.

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proximal convoluted tubule, distal convoluted tubule

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Which of the following would you expect to see if the patient is exhibiting early signs of prerenal failure? urine output increases from 60 mL/hour to 100 mL/hour, urine output drops from 60 mL/hour to 20 mL/hour, sharp increase in retention of HCO3, sharp decrease in potassium concentration

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urine output drops from 60 mL/hour to 20 mL/hour

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prerenal conditions are classified as conditions that impair blood flow to the kidneys

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impair blood flow to the kidneys

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If you were caring for a patient on a mechanical ventilator, what signs would indicate that the pressure or PEEP is too high?

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decreased BP, decreased urinary output

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This is the question
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Third answer

Front

The correct order for the renal tubules is: proximal convoluted tubule, collecting duct, distal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, proximal convoluted tubule, collecting duct, proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule, collecting duct, collecting duct, proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule

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proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule, collecting duct

Front

What happens to large proteins and blood cells during filtration?

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They stay in the blood