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Learning Exam Review of Modules 1-10 and Final
Exams Questions and Correct Answers Bundle/
Pathophysiology Exam Prep Test Bank 1 & 2 With
690 Questions and Correct Verified Answers
Each of the following statements are true regarding
control over the GFR except: - The RAA responds when
blood pressure rises above normal limits.
(false b/c the RAA responds when blood pressure drops
below normal limits.)
Which of the following statements is false regarding
ADH? - Elevated levels of ADH will lead to dilute urine.
(false b/c DECREASED levels of ADH will lead to dilute
urine)
Cortical nephrons are characterized by the following
except: - they originate deep in the cortex (false b/c they
originate superficially in the cortex)
Excess accumulation of fluid within the interstitial
compartment is characteristic of which of the following
fluid imbalances? - edema
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Reabsorption in the loop of Henle is characterized by the
following except: - Na+ and water are reabsorbed in
equal proportions
(The loop of Henle reabsorbed more Na+ and Cl- than
water)
Which of the following is/are true regarding acid-base
disorders? (mark all that apply) - Metabolic disorders are
a result of a change in plasma HCO3- levels
Respiratory disorders are a result of a change in plasma
CO2 levels
Normal blood pH = 7.35-7.45
Acute postinfectious glomerulonephritis is characterized
by the following except: - Associated with a poor
prognosis as it often leads to CKD
(the prognosis is good when underlying cause is treated)
Which of the following is characteristic of chronic
transplant rejection? - it involves humoral immunity
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Which of the following is true of 25-
hydroxycholecalciferol? - It is the active form of vitamin
D, converted in the liver
A patient is said to be in stage 3a kidney disease. What
would you expect their GFR to be? - 70 mL/min/1.73m2
Which of the following is true regarding tubular
secretion? - H+ is secreted in the intercalated cells
A decrease in Na+ reabsorption is achieved through the
action of which of the following? - diuretics
In the nephron, the mass of capillaries surrounded by an
epithelial capsule that opens into a tubule is collectively
referred to as the _______. - renal corpuscle
(glomerulus also accepted as correct)
The formation of erythropoietin is preceded by low levels
of _______. - oxygen
The __________ has the largest impact on pH control. -
renal control mechanism
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A person who has a blood Mg2+ concentration of 1.2
mg/dL. Is considered to have _______. - hypomagnesemia
_______ failure is caused by conditions that damage the
structures within the kidney. - intrarenal
T/F, if False make the statement True
When blood pressure rises, the enzyme renin is released
by the juxtaglomerular (JG) cells of the nephron. - False.
When blood pressure drops, the enzyme renin is released
by the juxtaglomerular cells of the nephron.
T/F, if False make the statement True
Hyperkalemia can be caused by movement of K+ from the
ECF to the ICF compartment. - False, hyperkalemia can
be cause by the movement of K+ from the ICF to the ECF
compartment.
Explain why renal flow is decreased with sympathetic
activity. - Sympathetic activity diverts blood to the heart,
brain, and skeletal muscles. During these times the renal
Learning Exam Review of Modules 1-10 and Final
Exams Questions and Correct Answers Bundle/
Pathophysiology Exam Prep Test Bank 1 & 2 With
690 Questions and Correct Verified Answers
Each of the following statements are true regarding
control over the GFR except: - The RAA responds when
blood pressure rises above normal limits.
(false b/c the RAA responds when blood pressure drops
below normal limits.)
Which of the following statements is false regarding
ADH? - Elevated levels of ADH will lead to dilute urine.
(false b/c DECREASED levels of ADH will lead to dilute
urine)
Cortical nephrons are characterized by the following
except: - they originate deep in the cortex (false b/c they
originate superficially in the cortex)
Excess accumulation of fluid within the interstitial
compartment is characteristic of which of the following
fluid imbalances? - edema
,2|Page
Reabsorption in the loop of Henle is characterized by the
following except: - Na+ and water are reabsorbed in
equal proportions
(The loop of Henle reabsorbed more Na+ and Cl- than
water)
Which of the following is/are true regarding acid-base
disorders? (mark all that apply) - Metabolic disorders are
a result of a change in plasma HCO3- levels
Respiratory disorders are a result of a change in plasma
CO2 levels
Normal blood pH = 7.35-7.45
Acute postinfectious glomerulonephritis is characterized
by the following except: - Associated with a poor
prognosis as it often leads to CKD
(the prognosis is good when underlying cause is treated)
Which of the following is characteristic of chronic
transplant rejection? - it involves humoral immunity
,3|Page
Which of the following is true of 25-
hydroxycholecalciferol? - It is the active form of vitamin
D, converted in the liver
A patient is said to be in stage 3a kidney disease. What
would you expect their GFR to be? - 70 mL/min/1.73m2
Which of the following is true regarding tubular
secretion? - H+ is secreted in the intercalated cells
A decrease in Na+ reabsorption is achieved through the
action of which of the following? - diuretics
In the nephron, the mass of capillaries surrounded by an
epithelial capsule that opens into a tubule is collectively
referred to as the _______. - renal corpuscle
(glomerulus also accepted as correct)
The formation of erythropoietin is preceded by low levels
of _______. - oxygen
The __________ has the largest impact on pH control. -
renal control mechanism
, 4|Page
A person who has a blood Mg2+ concentration of 1.2
mg/dL. Is considered to have _______. - hypomagnesemia
_______ failure is caused by conditions that damage the
structures within the kidney. - intrarenal
T/F, if False make the statement True
When blood pressure rises, the enzyme renin is released
by the juxtaglomerular (JG) cells of the nephron. - False.
When blood pressure drops, the enzyme renin is released
by the juxtaglomerular cells of the nephron.
T/F, if False make the statement True
Hyperkalemia can be caused by movement of K+ from the
ECF to the ICF compartment. - False, hyperkalemia can
be cause by the movement of K+ from the ICF to the ECF
compartment.
Explain why renal flow is decreased with sympathetic
activity. - Sympathetic activity diverts blood to the heart,
brain, and skeletal muscles. During these times the renal
