Pathophysiology Chapter 38 Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems

Pathophysiology Chapter 38 Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems




1. What is the area of the kidneys that contains the glomeruli and portions of the

tubules called?

a. Medulla

b. Cortex

c. Pyramids

d. Columns

2. What is the functional unit of the kidney called?

a. Glomerulus

b. Nephron

c. Collecting duct

d. Pyramid

3. What is the only surface inside the nephron where cells are covered with microvilli

to increase the reabsorptive surface area called?

a. Proximal convoluted tubules

b. Distal tubules

c. Ascending loop of Henle

d. Descending loop of Henle

4. What part of the kidney controls renal blood flow, glomerular filtration, and renin

secretion?

a. Macula densa

b. Visceral epithelium

c. Juxtaglomerular apparatus (JGA)