GMS 6530 PS8 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++
The renal pyramids are separated from each other by extensions of the renal
cortex called______.
-renal medulla
-minor calyces
-medullary cortices
-renal columns
renal columns
The functional unit of the kidney is called_____.
-the renal hilus
-the renal corpuscle
-the nephron
-Bowman's capsule
the nephron
Most absorption and secretion occurs in this part of the nephron
-proximal convoluted tubule
-descending loop of Henle
, -ascending loop of Henle
-distal convoluted tubule
-collecting ducts
proximal convoluted tubule
_____ pressure must be greater on the capillary side of the filtration membrane to
achieve filtration
-osmotic
-hydrostatic
hydrostatic
When blood pressure increases, blood vessels supplying the kidney will ____ to
mount a steady rate of filtration
-contract
-relax
contract
Which of these is a vasoconstrictor?
-nitric oxide
-natriuretic hormone
-bradykinin
-angiotensin II
angiotensin II
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++
The renal pyramids are separated from each other by extensions of the renal
cortex called______.
-renal medulla
-minor calyces
-medullary cortices
-renal columns
renal columns
The functional unit of the kidney is called_____.
-the renal hilus
-the renal corpuscle
-the nephron
-Bowman's capsule
the nephron
Most absorption and secretion occurs in this part of the nephron
-proximal convoluted tubule
-descending loop of Henle
, -ascending loop of Henle
-distal convoluted tubule
-collecting ducts
proximal convoluted tubule
_____ pressure must be greater on the capillary side of the filtration membrane to
achieve filtration
-osmotic
-hydrostatic
hydrostatic
When blood pressure increases, blood vessels supplying the kidney will ____ to
mount a steady rate of filtration
-contract
-relax
contract
Which of these is a vasoconstrictor?
-nitric oxide
-natriuretic hormone
-bradykinin
-angiotensin II
angiotensin II
