Quiz 13: Normal Function of the Renal System
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1. Below is a listing of nephron components and asso- b. 2, 6, 1, 4, 5, 3
ciated structures. Place them in physiological order.
1. Descending limb of loop of Henle
2. Bowman's capsule
3. Collecting duct
4. Ascending limb of loop of Henle
5. Distal tubule
6. Proximal tubule
a. 2, 5, 6, 3, 1, 4
b. 2, 6, 1, 4, 5, 3
c. 4, 6, 5, 3, 2, 1
d. 3, 2, 6, 1, 4, 5
2. Which of the following statements about jux- b. The glomeruli lie
tamedullary nephrons is incorrect? in the renal medul-
la.
a. Are important in the ability of the kidneys to con-
centrate urine.
b. The glomeruli lie in the renal medulla.
c. The Loops of Henle span the entire depth of the
renal medulla.
d. The vascular component contains a vasa recta.
3. Glomerular filtration... b. Is a passive
process
a. Is highly selective
b. Is a passive process
c. Occurs at a rate approximately 80% of renal blood
flow
d. Requires energy expenditure
4. Which of the following aspects of renal anatomy a. A
would you expect to find in an animal who lives in a high proportion
dry climate with limited access to water? of juxtamedullary
nephrons com-
a. A high proportion of juxtamedullary nephrons com- pared to cortical
pared to cortical nephrons nephrons
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1. Below is a listing of nephron components and asso- b. 2, 6, 1, 4, 5, 3
ciated structures. Place them in physiological order.
1. Descending limb of loop of Henle
2. Bowman's capsule
3. Collecting duct
4. Ascending limb of loop of Henle
5. Distal tubule
6. Proximal tubule
a. 2, 5, 6, 3, 1, 4
b. 2, 6, 1, 4, 5, 3
c. 4, 6, 5, 3, 2, 1
d. 3, 2, 6, 1, 4, 5
2. Which of the following statements about jux- b. The glomeruli lie
tamedullary nephrons is incorrect? in the renal medul-
la.
a. Are important in the ability of the kidneys to con-
centrate urine.
b. The glomeruli lie in the renal medulla.
c. The Loops of Henle span the entire depth of the
renal medulla.
d. The vascular component contains a vasa recta.
3. Glomerular filtration... b. Is a passive
process
a. Is highly selective
b. Is a passive process
c. Occurs at a rate approximately 80% of renal blood
flow
d. Requires energy expenditure
4. Which of the following aspects of renal anatomy a. A
would you expect to find in an animal who lives in a high proportion
dry climate with limited access to water? of juxtamedullary
nephrons com-
a. A high proportion of juxtamedullary nephrons com- pared to cortical
pared to cortical nephrons nephrons
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