Review Q's Flashcards
Renal autoregulation refers to the relative constancy of GFR and renal blood flow. A decrease in arterial pressure and glomerular filtration rate ultimately leads to a reduction in the concentration of sodium ions at the macula densa. This results in which of the following responses that ultimately restores GFR?
A. Release of renin by the juxtaglomerular apparatus
B. Release of endothelin by the glomerular capillaries
C. Release of nitric oxide by the vasa recta endothelium
D. Release of angiotensin II by the juxtaglomerular apparatus
A. Release of renin by the juxtaglomerular apparatus
GFR is determined by the net filtration pressure and the glomerular capillary filtration coefficient. Which of the following factors has the greatest effect on increasing GFR?
A. Glomerular capillary colloid osmotic pressure
B. Bowman’s capsule hydrostatic pressure
C. Bowman’s capsule colloid osmotic pressure
D. Glomerular hydrostatic pressure
D. Glomerular hydrostatic pressure
Minimum change disease occurs when the negative charges on the filtration membrane of the glomerulus are not present. What abnormality in the urine would be expected under these conditions?
A. Urine would contain numerous red blood cells
B. Urine would contain excess albumin
C. Urine would contain excess sodium and chloride
D. Urine would be less concentrated
B. Urine would contain excess albumin
A number of hormones are involved in the control of glomerular filtration rate. Which of the following preferentially constricts the efferent arterioles but has little to no effect on the afferent arterioles?
A. Bradykinin
B. Angiotensin II
C. Endothelial-derived nitric oxide
D. Endothelin
B. Angiotensin II
Which of the following, in liters/day, represents the GFR in the average adult human?
A. 3
B. 125
C. 180
D. 360
C. 180
An increase in which of the following factors will result in a decrease in glomerular hydrostatic pressure?
A. Arterial pressure B. Afferent arteriolar resistance C. Efferent arteriolar resistance D. Both B and C E. All of the above
B. Afferent arteriolar resistance
Approximately how much of the total cardiac output is received by the kidneys?
A. 25%
B. 50%
C. 75%
D. 100%
A. 25%
The macula densa is found in which of the following parts of the renal tubule?
A. Proximal convoluted tubule
B. Thin descending limb of Henle
C. Thick ascending limb of Henle
D. Distal convoluted tubule
D. Distal convoluted tubule
The thin descending loop of Henle is highly permeable to which of the following?
A. Sodium
B. Water
C. Urea
D. Amino acids
B. Water
Aldosterone is an important regulator of sodium reabsorption and potassium secretion; one of its main targets is…?
A. Podocytes
B. Principal cells
C. Intercalated cells
D. Cells of macula densa
B. Principal cells
Which of the following cells play a major role in the secretion of potassium?
A. Intercalated cells
B. Principal cells
C. Chief cells
D. Podocytes
B. Principal Cells
Most potassium reabsorption occurs at which of the following sites?
A. Ascending loop of Henle
B. Distal convoluted tubule
C. Proximal convoluted tubule
D. Collecting duct
C. Proximal convoluted tubule
Primary active hydrogen secretion involves a hydrogen-transporting ATPase. It occurs in which of the following parts of the renal tubules?
A. Descending limb of Henle
B. Ascending limb of henle
C. Late distal tubules in intercalated cells.
D. Early collecting tubules in principal cells
C. Late distal tubules in intercalated cells
ADH (anti-diuretic hormone) is formed in the supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei. It is secreted by specialized neurons from which of the following areas?
A. Adrenal cortex
B. Adrenal medulla
C. Anterior pituitary
D. Posterior pituitary
D. Posterior Pituitary
A normal 70 kg human must excrete about 600 mOsm of solute each day in order to get rid of waste products of metabolism and ions that are ingested. The maximal urine concentrating ability is 1200 mOsm/L. Which of the following represents the obligatory urine volume that must be excreted each day to get rid of metabolic waste products? A. 1.0 L/day B. 0.5 L/day C. 0.3 L/day D. 0.0 L/day
B. 05. L/Day
ADH acts on which of the following regions of the nephron? A. Proximal convoluted tubule B. Descending loop of Henle C. Ascending loop of Henle D. Distal convoluted tubule
D. Distal convoluted tubule
Which of the following reflects the amount of urine that the kidneys can excrete per day when there is a large excess of water? A. 180 liters B. 75 liters C. 20 Liters D. 4 liters
C. 20 Liters
Which of the following reflects the maximum urine concentration that can be produced by the kidneys? A. 6000-7000 mOsml/L B. 5500-6000 mOsml/L C. 1200 - 1400 mOsml/L D. 2000-2400 mOsml/L
C. 1200-1400 mOsml/L
Osmoreceptor cells are located in which of the following regions?
A. Adjacent to carotid bodies
B. In the macula densa
C. In the anterior part of the third ventricle
D. In the distal collecting ducts
C. In the anterior part of the third ventricle
Which of the following segments of the nephron is NOT permeable to water?
A. Proximal convoluted tubule in the presence of ADH
B. Descending loop of Henle in the presence of ADH
C. Ascending loop of Henle in the presence of ADH
D. Distal convoluted tubule in the presence of ADH
C. Ascending loop of Henle in the presence of ADH
Which of the following plays a major role in stimulating potassium excretion by the kidney tubules?
A. Aldosterone
B. Angiotensin II
C. Sodium ion
D. PTH
A. Aldosterone
Approximately how much of the body’s supply of calcium is stored in bone?
A. 1%
B. 47 %
C. 78%
D. 99%
D. 99%
How much of filtered calcium is excreted by the kidneys?
A. 1%
B. 47%
C. 78 %
D. 99%
A. 1%
Which of the following cells reabsorb potassium during potassium depletion?
A. Intercalated cells
B. Principal cells
C. Chief cells
D. Podocytes
A. Intercalated cells
A high potassium intake would have which of the following effects on potassium excretion associated with increased renal tubular flow rate?
A. Potassium excretion would increase with increased tubular flow rate.
B. Potassium excretion would decrease with increased tubular flow rate.
C. There would be little effect.
D. Tubular flow rate would be decreased.
A. Potassium excretion would increase with increased tubular flow rate.
Which of the following describes a valid change in potassium distribution due to an acid-base abnormality?
A. Metabolic acidosis decreased extracellular K+ concentration
B. Metabolic alkalosis increases extracellular K+ concentration
C. Metabolic acidosis increases extracellular K+ concentration
D. Both A and B are valid.
C. Metabolic acidosis increases extracellular K+ concentration
Which of the following buffer systems is most important in buffering renal tubular fluid?
A. Phosphate buffer system
B. Carbonate buffer system
C. Bicarbonate buffer system
D. Hemoglobin buffer system
A. Phosphate buffer system
Compounds that dissociate incompletely into hydrogen ions and a conjugate base are members of which of the following compounds?
A. Strong acids
B. Weak acids
C. Strong bases
D. Weak bases
B. Weak acids
The bicarbonate buffer system consists of a bicarbonate salt and which of the following?
A. Weak acid
B. Strong acid
C. Weak base
D. Strong base
A. Weak acid
Which of the following buffer systems is the most important extracellular buffer systems?
A. Phosphate buffer system
B. Carbonate buffer system
C. Bicarbonate buffer system
D. Hemoglobin buffer system
C. Bicarbonate buffer system
Most bicarbonate reabsorption occurs in which of the following parts of the renal tubule?
A. Proximal tubule
B. Descending limb of Henle
C. Ascending limb of Henle
D. Distal tubule
A. Proximal tubule
Which of the following occurs when a decrease in bicarbonate ion results in a decrease in the ratio of bicarbonate ion to carbon dioxide in the extracellular fluid?
A. Respiratory acidosis
B. Respiratory alkalosis
C. Metabolic acidosis
D. Metabolic alkalosis
C. Metabolic acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis due to a decrease in carbon dioxide concentration caused by hyperventilation is compensated for by which of the following mechanisms?
A. Increased ventilation rate
B. Decreased ventilation rate
C. Renal excretion of bicarbonate ion
D. Renal addition of new bicarbonate ion to extracellular fluid
C. Renal excretion of bicarbonate ion
Which of the following would be a result of increased levels of angiotensin II?
A. Decreased blood pressure
B. Increased vasoconstriction
C. Increased natriuresis
D. Decreased aldosterone levels
B. Increased vasoconstriction
A 1-sodium, 2-chloride, 1-potassium co-transporter is found in the luminal membrane of which part of the renal tubule?
A. Proximal convoluted tubule
B. Thin descending limb of Henle
C. Thick ascending limb of Henle
D. Distal convoluted tubule
C. Thick ascending limb of Henle