COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT VERIFIED
QUESTIONS ANSWERS ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS PACK
●● which of the following is false regarding ADH?
a. elevated levels of ADH will lead to a small volume of concentrated
urine
b. elevated levels of ADH will lead to dilute urine
c. alcohol inhibits ADH
Answer: b
●● juxtamedullary nephrons are characterized by the following except:
a. they make up 85% of all nephrons
b. they originate deep in the cortex
c. their loops of Henley extend across the entire medulla
Answer: a
●● excess accumulation of fluid within the interstitial compartment is
characteristic of which of the following fluid imbalances?
a. dehydration
b. water toxicity
, c. edema
Answer: c
●● reabsorption in the loop of Henley is characterized by the following
except:
a. sodium and water are absorbed in equal portions
b. the ascending limb is impermeable to water
c. water is absorbed in the descending limb
Answer: a
●● which of the following is/are true regarding acid-base balance? mark
all that apply
a. acid-base balance refers to the balance of the concentration of
hydrogen ions in the blood
b. acid-base balance refers to the balance of the concentration of
bicarbonate ions in the blood
c. venous blood is characterized by a more alkaline pH
d. a higher concentration of hydrogen and ions will decrease the blood
pH
Answer: a, d
●● Acute post infectious glomerulonephritis is characterized by the
following except:
a. edema of the hands and face can be a sign of this condition