Dehydration results in:

an increase in water reabsorption in the collecting duct

A decrease in renal function is indicated by:

increase in blood creatinine levels

Which of the following is the correct order by which filtrate passes through the nephron?

Bowman's capsule, PCT, loop of Henle, DCT, collecting duct

Tubular secretion describes the movement of substances:

from the peritubular capillaries to the renal tubule

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1
100% of glucose and amino acids are reabsorbed in:
DCT
ascending limb of Loop of Henle
PCT
descending limb of Loop of Henle
2
Dehydration results in:
a decrease in ADH release
a decrease in blood osmolarity
a decrease in aquaporins in the collecting duct
an increase in water reabsorption in the collecting duct
3
Which pressure contributes the most to filtration at the glomerulus?
capsular colloid osmotic pressure
blood hydrostatic pressure
blood colloid osmotic pressure
capsular hydrostatic pressure
4
A decrease in renal function is indicated by:
increased GFR rate
clear urine color in a urinalysis
decreased blood urea nitrogen levels
increase in blood creatinine levels
5
Which of the following is NOT typically found in the filtrate in the renal tubule?
creatinine
water
urea
proteins
6
Which of the following is the correct order by which filtrate passes through the nephron?
Bowman's capsule, DCT, PCT, loop of Henle, collecting duct
collecting duct, DCT, loop of Henle, PCT, Bowman's capsule
Bowman's capsule, PCT, loop of Henle, DCT, collecting duct
PCT, Bowman's capsule, loop of Henle, DCT, collecting duct
7
The sympathetic nervous system ________ the afferent arteriole to _______ GFR.
dilates; increase
constricts; increase
constricts; decrease
dilates; decrease
8
Where does tubular reabsorption take place?
Bowman's capsule
renal corpuscle
glomerulus
renal tubule
9
Tubular secretion describes the movement of substances:
from the Bowman's capsule to the glomerular capillaries
from the glomerular capillaries to the Bowman's capsule
from the renal tubule to peritubular capillaries
from the peritubular capillaries to the renal tubule
10
Which of the following hormones would promote tubular reabsorption of calcium?
Aldosterone
calcitonin
ADH
PTH

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