Renal AP Flashcards
Which of the following statements is NOT a function of the Kidneys?
The kidneys regulate blood pressure and blood glucose
The kidneys regulate pH and ionic composition of the blood
The kidneys produce hormones erythropoietin and calcitrol
The kidneys return ammonia and urea to the blood stream
The kidneys return ammonia and urea to the blood stream
The kidneys are located in the ____________ space.
Pelvic cavity
Peritoneal cavity
Retroperitoneal
Abdominal
Retroperitoneal
Which of the following statements regarding the location of the kidneys is CORRECT?
The right kidney is lower due to the spleen
The left kidney is lower due to the size of the liver
The right kidney is lower due to the size of the liver
The left kidney is lower due to the stomach filling after a meal
The right kidney is lower due to the size of the liver
The entrance into the kidney is called the:
Renal hilum
Renal column
Renal pyramid
Renal sinus
Renal hilum
The renal pyramids are located within the:
Renal Column
Renal Cortex
Renal Medulla
Renal Capsule
Renal Medulla
A renal lobe consists of the following:
Renal Cortex
Renal Medulla
Nephrons
All of the above
all of the above
There are three distinct layers of tissue that surround each kidney. Which of the following layers is considered to be the most superficial?
Adipose Capsule
Renal Capsule
Renal Fascia
Renal Nephron
Renal Fascia
There are three distinct layers of tissue that surround each kidney. Which of the following statements correlates to the renal fascia?
Anchors the kidney to the surrounding structures and the abdominal wall
Mass of fatty tissue surrounding the renal capsule
Serves as a barrier against trauma and maintains kidney shape
The deepest layers of the 3 tissues
Anchors the kidney to the surrounding structures and the abdominal wall
Which of the following pathways lists the CORRECT sequence of urine formation in the kidney?
Pyramidal nephron minor calyx major calyx renal pelvis ureter bladder urethra
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Pyramidal nephron minor calyx major calyx renal pelvis urethra bladder ureter
Major calyx Minor calyx Pyramidal nephron renal pelvis ureter bladder urethra
Pyramidal nephron major calyx minor calyx renal pelvis ureter bladder urethra
The renal corpuscle is composed of a glomerulus and the______________:
Proximal convoluted tubule
Glomerular/Bowman’s capsule
Loops of Henle
Distal convoluted tubule
Glomerular/Bowman’s capsule
Which section of the nephron comes directly after the ascending limb of the loop of Henle?
Descending limb of the loop
Proximal convoluted tubule
Distal convoluted tubule
Collecting duct
Distal convoluted tubule
Which of the following should NOT be found in the glomerular filtrate of healthy individuals?
Glucose
Plasma protein
Urea
Amino acids
Plasma protein
Which of the following cells forms pedicles that encircle the glomerular capillaries?
Podocytes
Macula densa
Principal cells
Intercalated cells
Podocytes
The ¬___________________ is prominent in the final part of the ascending limb of the loop of Henle, which makes contact with the afferent arteriole.
Macula densa
Juxtaglomerular cells
Principal cells
Podocytes
Macula densa
Which of the following cells have receptors for the Antidurietic Hormone that facilitates water reabsorption?
Principal cells
Intercalated cells
Juxtaglomerular cells
Podocyte cells
Principal cells
Which of the following CORRECTLY describes the function of podocytes?
Monitors the distal tubular fluid chloride concentration
Regulates filtrate formation and systemic blood pressure
Upon contraction, they close filtration slits thus reducing the GFR
Permits the filtration of large plasma proteins at the glomerulus
Upon contraction, they close filtration slits thus reducing the GFR
Which of the following structures receives urine from the major calyx of the kidney?
The ureter
The renal pelvis
The minor calyx
The convoluted tubules
The renal pelvis
Which of the following structures receives urine from the Renal Pyramid of the kidney?
The ureter
The renal pelvis
The minor calyx
The convoluted tubules
The minor calyx
Which of the following anatomical surfaces do the kidneys rest against?
Pelvic floor
Posterior thorax
Anterior abdominal wall
Posterior abdominal wall
Posterior abdominal wall
Which anatomical structure is considered to be the functional unit of a kidney?
Ureter
Medulla
Nephron
Glomerulus
Nephron
Which of the following regions contains the majority of the kidneys glomeruli?
Cortex
Capsule
Medulla
Renal pelvis
Cortex
Tubular reabsorption occurs from the nephron tubules into the _________________.
Loop of Henle
Renal corpuscle
Peritubular capillaries
Renal cortex
Peritubular capillaries
Which section of the renal tubules does the Parathyroid hormone affect?
Distal Convoluted Tubule
Proximal Convoluted Tubule
Collecting Duct
Loop of Henle
Distal Convoluted Tubule
The kidneys are abundantly supplied with blood vessels, which all come from the right and left renal arteries. Which of the following blood vessels enters the renal corpuscle first?
Afferent arterioles
Glomerular capillaries
Efferent arterioles
Renal vein
Afferent arterioles