PORTAGE PATHOPHYSIOLOGY MODULE 8 EXAM PREP QUESTIONS ANSWERS BUNDLED SOLUTIONS HIGH QUALITY PRACTICE MATERIAL

PORTAGE PATHOPHYSIOLOGY MODULE 8
EXAM PREP QUESTIONS ANSWERS
BUNDLED SOLUTIONS HIGH QUALITY
PRACTICE MATERIAL

●● T/F
Angiotensin I is converted to angiotensin II in the Kidneys
Answer: false,
angiotensin I is converted to angiotensin II in the lungs


●● T/F
When the blood pressure rises, the enzyme renin is released by the
juxtaglomerular (JG) cells of the nephron
Answer: False,
when blood pressure drops, the enzyme renin is released by the
juxtaglomerular (JG) cells of the nephron


●● T/F
The kidneys have compensatory mechanisms needed to conserve K+
during periods of excessive loss.
Answer: False,
there is no compensatory mechanism

, ●● T/F
Hyperkalemia can be caused by movement of K+ from the ECF to the
ICF compartment
Answer: False, hyperkalemia can be cause by the movement of K+ from
the ICF to the ECF compartment


●● Each of the following statements are true regarding control over the
GFR except
Answer: The RAA responds when blood pressure rises above normal
limits


●● Each of the following statements are true regarding control over the
GFR except:
Answer: The sympathetic nervous system cannot supersede the renal
autoregulatory system


●● Which of the following statements is false regarding ADH?
Answer: Elevated levels of ADH will lead to dilute urine. alcohol is a
diuretic and will inhibit the release of ADH.


●● Which of the following statements is true regarding nephrons?
Answer: The glomerulus filters the blood while the tubule reabsorbs
needed nutrients