Nurs 6501 Advanced Pathophysiology Exam with grade A+ and with accurate solutions available

Orifice of ureter into the bladder [Problems associated with) - ANS- Frequent site for bacteria to enter - Blocking of this site can cause reflux to the kidneys ^^^ Both of these can cause Pyelonephritis -Not good emptying leading to reflux of urine Prostate and urethra - ANS- Prostates COMPLETELY encircles the urethra Main function of the Glomerulus - ANS- Filter blood Order of blood through the kidneys - ANS1) Glomerulus [Bowman's Capsule) 2) Proximal Tubule 3) Loop of Henle (Descending then Ascending) 4) Distal Tubule 5) Collecting Duct - to ureter Proximal Tubule - ANS- REABSORPTION OF: - Na+ - Glucose - K+ - Amino Acids - HCO3- - PO4- - Urea - H2O - SECRETION OF: - H+ - Foreign Substances - TONICITY = Isotonic Descending Loop of Henle - ANS- Water is REABSORBED - Na+ diffuse into the loop - TONICITY = Hypertonic Ascending Loop of Henle - ANS- Na+ is REABSORBED - Water stays IN - TONICITY = Hypotonic