Exam 1

Question 1

Functions of the kidney?

Answer 1

1) RBC Synthesis
2) H2O and Electrolyte Balance
3) Excrete Metabolic Wastes and Foreign Chemicals
4) Regulate Arterial Blood Pressure via RAAS
5) Regulate RBC and Vit D Production

Question 2

Functions of the kidney?

Answer 2

1) RBC Synthesis
2) H2O and Electrolyte Balance
3) Excrete Metabolic Wastes and Foreign Chemicals
4) Regulate Arterial Blood Pressure via RAAS
5) Regulate RBC and Vit D Production

Question 3

The afferent arterioles contain ____ and___ cells

Answer 3

osmoreceptors and granular cells (renin)

Question 4

The distal tubule contains ___ cells

Answer 4

macula densa (osmoreceptors)

Question 5

___: Intersection of distal tubule and both the afferent/efferent arterioles

Answer 5

Juxtaglomerular Apparatus (JGA)

Question 6

Deposition of immune complex in the ____ can trigger immune response lead to sclerosis→loss of glomerular function

Answer 6

Mesangial Cells

Question 7

Macula Densa have ___ cell type

Answer 7

cuboidal epithelial

Question 8

Although both cortical and JM Nephrons are located in the cortex of the kidney, ___ dips deeper into the salty medulla and is more important for concentrating urine

Answer 8

JM Nephrons

Question 9

The ____ contains fenestrations that aid in filtration and is surrounded by podocytes

Answer 9

Glomerulus

Question 10

Na/K/2Cl- (apical) is located where?

Answer 10

Thick Ascending Limb

Question 11

What is the role of the Na/K/2Cl-?

Answer 11

Creates salty medulla and establishes ionic gradient that allows water reabsorption in collecting duct

Question 12

What two cell types are found in the collecting duct?

Answer 12

Intercalated and Principal

Question 13

Principal Cells reabsorb ____ by secreting __ into lumen

Intercalated Cells reabsorb __ by secreting _ into lumen

Answer 13

Na/H2O; K

K; H

Question 14

The endothelium, basement membrane, podocytes and Slit Diaphragm all make up the ____