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BIO 669 QUIZ 6 EXAM (2024/ 2025)
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS| GRADE
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Which of the following would be expected to trigger a decrease in the
secretion of ADH? - ANS ✓Ingestion of a large amount of pure water
Enlargement of the renal pelvis and calyces due to an upper urinary tract
obstruction would best be termed a(n): - ANS ✓Hydronephrosis
The nephrons best able to concentrate urine are the __________ nephrons. -
ANS ✓Juxtamedullary
Urine does not reflux (flow back up ) into the ureter because: - ANS ✓The
lower end of the ureter compressed by the detrusor muscle during micturition
An increase in renal vein and thus capillary, hydrostatic pressure is most
likely to have what effect on GFR? - ANS ✓Decreased GFR
Glucose reabsorption occurs primarily in the: - ANS ✓Proximal convoluted
tubule
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The low hydrostatic pressure, high oncotic (osmotic) pressure that allow
for reabsorption of valuable substances form the filtrate are the: - ANS
✓Peritubular capillaries
The biggest stimulus (driver) of renin release is: - ANS ✓Decreased Na+
concentration in the distal tubules
Which of the following is a risk factor for post obstructive diuresis? - ANS
✓Hypertension
Which signs and symptoms best fit nephrotic syndrome? - ANS ✓Hematuria
with casts, HTN, and mild proteinuria
Which of the following does not favor a large glomerular filtration rate? -
ANS ✓High resistance in the afferent arterioles
Vitamin D is essential for: - ANS ✓The absorption of Ca++ and phosphate from
the GI tract
The modified smooth muscle cells that secrete renin are the: - ANS
✓Juxtaglomerular cells
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BIO
BIO 669 QUIZ 6 EXAM (2024/ 2025)
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS| GRADE
A| 100% CORRECT
Which of the following would be expected to trigger a decrease in the
secretion of ADH? - ANS ✓Ingestion of a large amount of pure water
Enlargement of the renal pelvis and calyces due to an upper urinary tract
obstruction would best be termed a(n): - ANS ✓Hydronephrosis
The nephrons best able to concentrate urine are the __________ nephrons. -
ANS ✓Juxtamedullary
Urine does not reflux (flow back up ) into the ureter because: - ANS ✓The
lower end of the ureter compressed by the detrusor muscle during micturition
An increase in renal vein and thus capillary, hydrostatic pressure is most
likely to have what effect on GFR? - ANS ✓Decreased GFR
Glucose reabsorption occurs primarily in the: - ANS ✓Proximal convoluted
tubule
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BIO
The low hydrostatic pressure, high oncotic (osmotic) pressure that allow
for reabsorption of valuable substances form the filtrate are the: - ANS
✓Peritubular capillaries
The biggest stimulus (driver) of renin release is: - ANS ✓Decreased Na+
concentration in the distal tubules
Which of the following is a risk factor for post obstructive diuresis? - ANS
✓Hypertension
Which signs and symptoms best fit nephrotic syndrome? - ANS ✓Hematuria
with casts, HTN, and mild proteinuria
Which of the following does not favor a large glomerular filtration rate? -
ANS ✓High resistance in the afferent arterioles
Vitamin D is essential for: - ANS ✓The absorption of Ca++ and phosphate from
the GI tract
The modified smooth muscle cells that secrete renin are the: - ANS
✓Juxtaglomerular cells
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