Chapter 23 The Urinary System

Question 1

_____ is converted to angiotensin II.

Answer 1

Angiotensinogen

Question 2

two factors affect the GFR

Answer 2

1. surface area available for filtration

2. permeability of filtration membrane

Question 3

function of Juxtaglomerular cell

Answer 3

dilate/ constrict arterioles; release renin

Question 4

function of mesangial cell

Answer 4

dilate/ constrict glomerular capillaries

Question 5

function of macula densa

Answer 5

monitor tubula fluid

Question 6

angiotensisn II contricts _______.

Answer 6

efferent arterioles and blood vessels throughout the body