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Primary FRCA Course Renal Physiology Exam Prep Questions Flashcards

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When measuring glomerular filtration rate:

The result matches the clearance of the marker if it behaves ideally

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True. An ideal marker is cleared by glomerular filtration only, so its clearance equals GFR

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When measuring glomerular filtration rate:

A single plasma creatinine concentration provides an accurate value

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False. A single plasma creatinine value enables only an approximate GFR to be estimated

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When measuring glomerular filtration rate:

Renal blood flow must be measured or calculated

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False. Neither renal blood flow nor glomerular filtration fraction needs to be known to measure GFR

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When measuring glomerular filtration rate:

Glomerular filtration fraction must be measured or calculated

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False. Neither renal blood flow nor glomerular filtration fraction needs to be known to measure GFR

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When measuring glomerular filtration rate:

Tubular reabsorption of the marker will lead to an erroneously low GFR

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True. Tubular reabsorption means that not all of the filtered marker is found in the urine, thus underestimating GFR

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Transport processes in the kidney include:

Tubular secretion of NH3

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True. Ammonia secretion is a vital part of tubular buffering of excreted acid

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Transport processes in the kidney include:

Reabsorption of 160 g glucose per day

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True. A GFR of 180 L/day contains 900 mmol of glucose (Mol Wt 180) = approximately 160 g

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Transport processes in the kidney include:

Excretion of bicarbonate ions buffered by phosphate

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False. Bicarbonate is extensively reabsorbed, in the form of CO2. H+ ions are buffered by phosphate.

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Transport processes in the kidney include:

Glomerular filtration of all molecules under 5 nm diameter

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True. Virtually all molecules under 5 nm are filtered regardless of charge. Overlapping podocytes means that the cut off is around 8nm (~55-60,000 Da).

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Transport processes in the kidney include:

Chloride reabsorption by co-transport with Na+ in the PCT

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False. Chloride is reabsorbed in the PCT passively down its concentration gradient via the para-cellular route

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The kidneys:

Have a large arteriovenous oxygen difference

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False. The kidneys do use a lot of active processes and therefore oxygen, however their overall blood flow is so high that oxygen extraction ratio is only around 0.07.

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The kidneys:

Produce around 180 L filtrate a day in a healthy adult

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True. 120 mL/min equates to ~180 L/day

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The kidneys:

Have no autonomic nervous innervation

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False. Sympathetic innervation (B1 receptors) of the JGA contributes to renin release.

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The kidneys:

Receive around 25% of the cardiac output

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True. Renal blood flow is approximately 1.2 L/min

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The kidneys:

Play an important role in vitamin D synthesis

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True. The final hydroxylation of vitamin D occurs in the kidney

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH):

Decreases the volume of urine passed

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True. By promoting water reabsorption from the CD, a fall in both urine volume and plasma osmolarity will result

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH):

Decreases the osmolarity of plasma

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True. By promoting water reabsorption from the CD, a fall in both urine volume and plasma osmolarity will result.

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH):

Increases water reabsorption in the proximal convoluted tubule

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False. ADH works solely in the CD in the kidney

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH):

Acts via DNA transcription

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False. ADH is a peptide and acts on cell surface GPC receptors and leads to build up of cAMP.

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH):

Causes vasoconstriction

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True. ADH, aka vasopressin, is a potent vasoconstrictor

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Sodium reabsorption in the kidney:

Is the main objective of the countercurrent multiplier

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False. The main objective of the countercurrent system is to generate a hyperosmolar environment in the renal medulla

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Sodium reabsorption in the kidney:

Is the major energy consuming activity of the kidney

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True. It is the main leader of reabsorption, requiring energy via the Na+/K+ pump

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Sodium reabsorption in the kidney:

Occurs predominantly in the proximal convoluted tubule

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True. Approximately 2/3 reabsorbed in the PCT

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Sodium reabsorption in the kidney:

Is linked to H+ extrusion in the distal tubule

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False. Na+ reabsorption/H+ extrusion occurs in the proximal tubule.

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Sodium reabsorption in the kidney: Is important for glucose reabsorption
True. The Na+/glucose symporter is the main method for glucose reabsorption.
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In the proximal tubule of the nephron: 95% of filtered potassium is reabsorbed
False. Approximately 2/3 of the filtered K+ and water are reabsorbed in the PCT
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In the proximal tubule of the nephron: 90% of filtered water is reabsorbed
False. Approximately 2/3 of the filtered K+ and water are reabsorbed in the PCT
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In the proximal tubule of the nephron: Sodium is actively reabsorbed
True. Na+ reabsorption is an active process
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In the proximal tubule of the nephron: Bicarbonate is secreted
False. Bicarbonate is extensively reabsorbed in the PCT
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In the proximal tubule of the nephron: 50% of ammonia is reabsorbed
False. Ammonia is one of the important buffering systems in tubular fluid
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Concerning water handling by the kidneys: Water is actively transported out of the proximal tubule
False. Water reabsorption is passive, following Na+
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Concerning water handling by the kidneys: 35% of the filtered water is reabsorbed in the proximal tubule
False. Approximately 2/3 of the filtered water is reabsorbed in the PCT
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Concerning water handling by the kidneys: Water reabsorption in the Loop of Henle is mainly in the ascending limb
False. The ascending limb of the LoH is impermeable to water
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Concerning water handling by the kidneys: Nearly 90% of filtered water is reabsorbed by the kidney
False. Over 99% of filtered water is reabsorbed in the nephron
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Concerning water handling by the kidneys: Antidiuretic hormone increases the permeability of the proximal tubule to water
False. ADH acts in the collecting duct not the PCT
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Potassium: Concentration in the plasma is a good reflection of total body potassium
False. The majority of the body's K+ is intracellular
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Potassium: Concentration in the plasma rises in metabolic acidosis
True. In acidosis, H+ excretion is in exchange for K+ reabsorption
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Potassium: Excretion increases in hypovolaemia
True. In hypovolaemia, aldosterone increases Na+ reabsorption is in exchange for K+ excretion
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Potassium: Enters cells in the presence of insulin
True. Insulin promotes uptake of K+ into cells
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Potassium: Excretion is promoted by aldosterone
True. In hypovolaemia, aldosterone increases Na+ reabsorption is in exchange for K+ excretion
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The ideal substance for determining glomerular filtration rate: Is 100% bound to plasma proteins
False. Protein-bound substances will not be filtered. The ideal substance for determining glomerular filtration rate has to be freely filtered (i.e. not protein-bound and has a low molecular weight), not reabsorbed or secreted by the tubules, non-toxic, and is not metabolised. Inulin, a polymer of fructose with a molecular weight of 5,200 meets these criteria.
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The ideal substance for determining glomerular filtration rate: Is freely filtered from the plasma
True. The ideal substance for determining glomerular filtration rate has to be freely filtered (i.e. not protein-bound and has a low molecular weight), not reabsorbed or secreted by the tubules, non-toxic, and is not metabolised. Inulin, a polymer of fructose with a molecular weight of 5,200 meets these criteria.
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The ideal substance for determining glomerular filtration rate: Is entirely reabsorbed in the tubule
True. The ideal substance for determining glomerular filtration rate has to be freely filtered (i.e. not protein-bound and has a low molecular weight), not reabsorbed or secreted by the tubules, non-toxic, and is not metabolised. Inulin, a polymer of fructose with a molecular weight of 5,200 meets these criteria.
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The ideal substance for determining glomerular filtration rate: Is actively secreted by tubules
True. The ideal substance for determining glomerular filtration rate has to be freely filtered (i.e. not protein-bound and has a low molecular weight), not reabsorbed or secreted by the tubules, non-toxic, and is not metabolised. Inulin, a polymer of fructose with a molecular weight of 5,200 meets these criteria.
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The ideal substance for determining glomerular filtration rate: Has a molecular weight greater than 69,000
False. The ideal substance for determining glomerular filtration rate has to be freely filtered (i.e. not protein-bound and has a low molecular weight), not reabsorbed or secreted by the tubules, non-toxic, and is not metabolised. Inulin, a polymer of fructose with a molecular weight of 5,200 meets these criteria.
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Regarding tubular reabsorption of glucose: The tubular transport maximum for glucose is around 2 mmol/minute
True. Tmax for glucose is between 1.5-2.0 mmol/minute
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Regarding tubular reabsorption of glucose: An increase in GFR increases the risk of glycosuria
True. Glucose delivery to the PCT is determined by the concentration and the GFR. At a concentration of 8 mmol/L and a GFR of 125 mL/min, the delivery rate of glucose is 1 mmol/minute
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Regarding tubular reabsorption of glucose: If the plasma concentration is <8 mmol/L, all will normally be reabsorbed
True. Glucose delivery to the PCT is determined by the concentration and the GFR. At a concentration of 8 mmol/L and a GFR of 125 mL/min, the delivery rate of glucose is 1 mmol/minute. This is easily reabsorbed by the PCT.
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Regarding tubular reabsorption of glucose: Most reabsorption is via the para-cellular route in the PCT
False. Glucose is reabsorbed through the PCT cells via a symporter with sodium
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Regarding tubular reabsorption of glucose: Reabsorption is by co-transport with sodium
True.
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The following have a higher intracellular than extracellular concentration: Phosphate
True. Phosphate is the main intracellular anion
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The following have a higher intracellular than extracellular concentration: Magnesium
True. Concentration inside cells is 2.5x that outside
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The following have a higher intracellular than extracellular concentration: Potassium
True. Potassium is the main intracellular cation
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The following have a higher intracellular than extracellular concentration: Calcium
False. The intracellular Ca2+ concentration is virtually zero
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The following have a higher intracellular than extracellular concentration: Bicarbonate
False. The intracellular environment is slightly acidic compared to extracellular
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Anti-Diuretic Hormone: Determines whether the majority of water is reabsorbed by the nephron or excreted
False. The majority of filtered water is reabsorbed in the PCT independently of ADH
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Anti-Diuretic Hormone: Secretion is inhibited by alcohol
True. Alcohol leads to a diuresis because of this
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Anti-Diuretic Hormone: Is a steroid
False. ADH is a peptide
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Anti-Diuretic Hormone: Is synthesized in the posterior pituitary
False. ADH is synthesized in the hypothalamus and stored in the posterior pituitary
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Anti-Diuretic Hormone: Increases arterial blood pressure
True. ADH (aka vasopressin) is a powerful vasoconstrictor
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Renal autoregulation: Is effective up to a mean arterial pressure of 200 mmHg
False. It is effective up to around a MAP of 160 mmHg
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Renal autoregulation: Has a contribution directly from the autonomic nervous system
False. The only contribution is via angiotensin II
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Renal autoregulation: Involves simultaneous constriction of both afferent and efferent arterioles
False. Contributions come from afferent dilatation and efferent constriction
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Renal autoregulation: Maintains a constant renal artery pressure despite changes in blood flow
False. It maintains a constant flow despite changes in pressure
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Renal autoregulation: Increases glomerular filtration fraction in the presence of hypovolaemia
True. An increase in filtration fraction maintains GFR.
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Regarding sodium transport in the kidney: The main active process occurs on the luminal side of tubular cells
False. The main active process is the Na+/K+ pump on the basal side of the cell
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Regarding sodium transport in the kidney: Reabsorption in the Loop of Henle occurs with potassium and chloride
True. This occurs in the thick ascending limb via the NKCC
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Regarding sodium transport in the kidney: The majority of reabsorption is regulated by aldosterone
False. Approximately 65% of reabsorption takes place in the PCT independent of aldosterone
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Regarding sodium transport in the kidney: Approximately 1.5 kg of salt is reabsorbed by the kidney per day
True. A GFR of 180 L per day equates to 1.5 kg of salt - 99.5% is reabsorbed
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Regarding sodium transport in the kidney: Final sodium excretion
True. The principal cell in the DCT is the site of action of aldosterone
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Regarding glomerular filtration: Glomerular capillary hydrostatic pressure is lower than that of most capillary beds.
False. The hydrostatic pressure is far higher than 'standard', at 55 mmHg.
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Regarding glomerular filtration: Colloid osmotic pressure in Bowman's capule is almost zero
True. There should be almost no protein in the filtrate
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Regarding glomerular filtration: Colloid osmotic pressure drops along the length of the glomerular capillary
False. Because water is lost and protein is not, the COP rises in the glomerular capillary
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Regarding glomerular filtration: 20% of renal plasma flow is filtered into Bowman's capsule
True. Normal filtration fraction is 15-20%
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Regarding glomerular filtration: Anions are more readily filtered than cations
False. The negative charge on the filtration channels favour passage of cations
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Primary active transport is used in the reabsorption of: Sodium
True. The Na+/K+ pump on the basal side of the tubular cell is a primary active transport system that drives Na+ reabsorption by keeping the intracellular concentration low
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Primary active transport is used in the reabsorption of: Chloride
False. Chloride is, for the most part, reabsorbed passively, down the concentration gradient established as water is removed from the tubular fluid; mostly this occurs by the para-cellular route. It is also re-absorbed as part of the NKCC co-transporter in the ascending limb of the loop of Henle, however this is secondary (not primary) active transport.
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Primary active transport is used in the reabsorption of: Glucose
False. Glucose is reabsorbed by secondary active transport, via a symporter with Na+
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Primary active transport is used in the reabsorption of: Bicarbonate
False. Bicarbonate is reabsorbed passively in the form of CO2
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Primary active transport is used in the reabsorption of: Water
False. Water is reabsorbed passively driven by the osmotic pressure gradient generated
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Aldosterone Acts primarily on the distal convoluted tubule
True. It acts on the principal cell in the DCT
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Aldosterone Acts via tyrosine kinase linked receptors
False. It is a steroid and so works intracellularly
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Aldosterone Decreases the osmolarity of urine
False. Urine osmolarity is determined by ADH
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Aldosterone Increases potassium excretion
True. The Na+ reabsorption stimulated by aldosterone is linked to K+ excretion
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Aldosterone Release is triggered by angiotensin II
True. Angiotensin II is the greatest stimulus for aldosterone release
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In the loop of Henle: Fluid entering it is approximately isotonic with plasma
True. Fluid entering has an osmolarity of around 300 mOsmol/L
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In the loop of Henle: The ascending limb is impermeable to water
True. This enables the tubular fluid delivered to the DCT to be hypo-osmolar
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In the loop of Henle: The thin ascending limb is primarily responsible for the reabsorption of sodium
False. The thick ascending limb is where sodium reabsorption occurs
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In the loop of Henle: Only 15% of the loops pass deeply into the medulla
True. Only around 15% of the loops are long in humans
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In the loop of Henle: The osmolarity of tubular fluid increases to a maximum of 1200 mOsmol/L
True. In the tip of the LoH the osmolarity has increased approximately 4 fold
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Angiotensin II: Decreases aldosterone release
False. It increases aldosterone release.
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Angiotensin II: Decreases osmoreceptor firing
False. It does not influence osmolarity
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Angiotensin II: Causes vasoconstriction
True. It is a powerful vasoconstrictor
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Angiotensin II: Causes a decrease in renin secretion
True. It exerts negative feedback to inhibit further renin release
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Angiotensin II: Has a half-life of a few seconds
False. Its half-life in the circulation is less than 30 seconds
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The following are involved in renal autoregulation: Adenosine
True. Adenosine is an inhibitory influence in renal autoregulation, being produced when hydration/perfusion are good to limit renal blood flow/glomerular filtration
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The following are involved in renal autoregulation: Aldosterone
False. Adenosine, prostaglandin E2 and angiotensin II are involved in autoregulation in the kidney.
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The following are involved in renal autoregulation: Bradykinin
False. Adenosine, prostaglandin E2 and angiotensin II are involved in autoregulation in the kidney.
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The following are involved in renal autoregulation: Prostaglandin E2
True. PEGE2 dilates the afferent arteriole to maintain renal blood flow when perfusion pressure falls.
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The following are involved in renal autoregulation: Vasopressin
False. Adenosine, prostaglandin E2 and angiotensin II are involved in autoregulation in the kidney.

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