PAL Renal - 4/19

1. The vasa recta is in the cortical nephrons

• True

• False

1. The juxtaglomerular apparatus is a…

• Modification of the tissues in places where the DCT runs against the afferent arteriole

• 1. Structure that allows secretion of aldosterone and detect blood pressure

• 1. Mechanoreceptor that monitors the concentration of the filtrate

• Modification of the tissues where the efferent arteriole runs against the loop of Henle

Which filtration membrane creates an electrical gradient and restricts proteins from passing out of the circulation?

• fenestrated epithelium

• basement membrane

• podocytes

• macula densa cells

1. Which structure does most of the tubular secretion get accomplished?

• descending limb of the loop of henle

• glomerulus

• collecting duct

• proximal convoluted tubule

1. Which filtration pressure directly opposes the glomerular hydrostatic pressure?

• 1. Glomerular hydrostatic pressure

• 1. Colloid osmotic pressure of intracapsular space

• 1. Colloid osmotic pressure of glomerular blood

• 1. Net filtration pressure

1. How does afferent dilation of the arterioles impact GFR?

• increase

• decrease

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

1. When we have low blood pressure, there is a reduced amount of stretch, so the response of the arterioles is to vasoconstrict.

• true

• false

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

1. Aldosterone causes an (increase/decrease) in the reabsorption of sodium

• increase

• decrease

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

1. Which one of the following factors act as a vasoconstrictor?

• prostaglandins

• nitric oxide

• adenosine in the kidneys

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

1. Which of the following region is impermeable to water

• proximal convoluted tubule

• descending limb

• ascending limb

• distal convoluted tubule