ap4 midterm Flashcards
Which of the following is part of the nephron?
Bowman’s capsule
Where does the majority of nutrient reabsorption occur in the nephron?
Proximal convoluted tubule (PCT)
Renin is secreted by which of the following cells?
Juxtaglomerular cells
Which of the following hormones increases water reabsorption in the kidneys?
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Which organ produces erythropoietin, a hormone that stimulates red blood cell production?
Kidneys
Which process is responsible for the formation of concentrated urine?
Countercurrent multiplication
Where is the center for temperature regulation located in the body?
Hypothalamus
All of the following structures pass through the hilum of the kidney, EXCEPT:
Distal convoluted tubule
What is the role of aldosterone in kidney function?
Increases sodium reabsorption
Which cells in the kidney monitor sodium levels and provide feedback to regulate GFR?
Macula densa cells
The renal corpuscle is located in the renal medulla.
FALSE
Podocytes are found in the parietal layer of Bowman’s capsule.
FALSE
Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is regulated by the myogenic mechanism in response to changes in blood pressure.
TRUE
Macula densa cells are specialized cells in the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT).
FALSE
Angiotensin II acts as a vasoconstrictor, reducing GFR.
TRUE
The ureters carry urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder.
TRUE
The kidneys filter 125 mL of blood per minute, which is equivalent to about 180 liters per day.
TRUE
Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) increases the GFR by relaxing glomerular mesangial cells.
TRUE
The loop of Henle is impermeable to water in the ascending limb.
TRUE
Urinary incontinence is a normal part of aging, especially for people under 30.
FALSE
What is the functional unit of the kidney?
Nephron
Where is most glucose reabsorbed in the nephron?
Proximal convoluted tubule (PCT)
Which hormone decreases GFR by causing vasoconstriction of afferent arterioles?
Angiotensin II