Quiz 9

Question 1

Processes that break down complex molecules into simpler ones are

Answer 1

Catabolic

Question 2

What happens when cells and plasma proteins are physically prevented from passing through the filtration membrane?

Answer 2

Filtration is reduced due to the increased osmotic pressure in the glomerular capillaries

Question 3

The chief force pushing water and solutes out of the blood across the filtration membrane is

Answer 3

glomerular hydrostatic pressure

Question 4

The basal metabolic rate can most effectively be defined as the

Answer 4

Amount of energy needed to maintain life

Question 5

The descending limb of the nephron loop contains fluid that

Answer 5

Becomes more concentrated as it moves down into the medulla

Question 6

How are the collecting ducts when ADH is present?

Answer 6

Permeable to water

Question 7

How is filtrate when it enters the collecting ducts?

Answer 7

Hypotonic

Question 8

Most of the nutrients in the filtrate are reabsorbed in the

Answer 8

Proximal convoluted tubule