Anatomy and Physiology

Glomerular filtration is approximately 3 L/day.

Glomerular filtration is approximately 3 L/day.

Glomerular filtration is approximately 3 L/day.
A) True
B) False

Beanieman   157   2 Replies

Beanieman

Glomerular Filtration Rate

Glomerular Filtration Rate

What change would occur in efferent blood flow from the glomerulus with increased glomerular filtration rate? Please explain.

Danielle21   1107   1 Reply

duddy

Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) Question

Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) Question

Hi,

So during exercise blood pressure increases. This will lead to an increase in filtration by nephrons and lead to dehydration. In response to this, I was told the afferent arteriole constricts and that this decreases glomerular blood pr

CooperS   703   4 Replies

CooperS

glomerular filtration rate of a person with hypertension compare to normal perso

glomerular filtration rate of a person with hypertension compare to normal perso

In the absence of any compensatory mechanisms, how would the glomerular filtration rate of an individual with hypertension compare to that of a normal healthy individual?

livestrong136   298   1 Reply

padre

Glomerular hydrostatic pressure (GHP) is largely determined by systemic blood pressure.

Glomerular hydrostatic pressure (GHP) is largely determined by systemic blood pressure.

Glomerular hydrostatic pressure (GHP) is largely determined by systemic blood pressure.

Cali Fornia   252   1 Reply

blightermourn

Glomerular Pressure????

Glomerular Pressure????

How do I calculate the net filtration pressure given these values:


Glomerular hydrostatic pressure:    56mmHg

Blood osmotic pressure:        26 mmHg[/c

puffin0516   1125   3 Replies

puffin0516

Glucagon (Multiple Choice)

Glucagon (Multiple Choice)

Glucagon
A) only stimulates gluconeogenesis.
B) primarily targets the liver.
C) primarily targets skeletal muscle.
D) stimulates gluconeogenesis and primarily targets the liver.
E) stimulates gluconeogenesis and primarily tar

colleen   1051   1 Reply

padre

Glucagon and insulin both target the cells of the liver and are both made in the pancreas, yet they

Glucagon and insulin both target the cells of the liver and are both made in the pancreas, yet they

Glucagon and insulin both target the cells of the liver and are both made in the pancreas, yet they have very different effects on the cells they target. What accounts for this fact?

Edwindsor   335   3 Replies

ancra

Glucagon and insulin, advantage of these two instead of one

Glucagon and insulin, advantage of these two instead of one

What is the point of regulating blood glucose using two hormones with antagonistic effects rather than a single hormone that changes the levels in one direction?

ehd123   368   2 Replies

ehd123

Glucagon is secreted by the ________ of the pancreas.

Glucagon is secreted by the ________ of the pancreas.

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snowicefox17   73   2 Replies

snowicefox17

Glucagon operates under: (Multiple Choice)

Glucagon operates under: (Multiple Choice)

Glucagon operates under:
A) neurohormonal stimulation.
B) humoral stimulation.
C) neural stimulation.
D) hormonal stimulation.

Cali Fornia   207   2 Replies

Cali Fornia

Glucagon puts glucose into the bloodstream mainly by directing the liver to release glucose stored ...

Glucagon puts glucose into the bloodstream mainly by directing the liver to release glucose stored ...

Glucagon puts glucose into the bloodstream mainly by directing the liver to release glucose stored in the form of ________

Kaevyn04   95   2 Replies

Kaevyn04

Gluconeogenesis is the process in which ________.

Gluconeogenesis is the process in which ________.

Gluconeogenesis is the process in which ________.
A) glucose is formed from noncarbohydrate precursors
B) glycogen is formed
C) glycogen is broken down to release glucose
D) glucose is converted into carbon dioxide and water

Edwindsor   234   3 Replies

ancra

Gluconeogenesis is the process in which: 33/34

Gluconeogenesis is the process in which: 33/34

33.   Gluconeogenesis is the process in which:

   a.   glycogen is broken down to release glucose.
   b.   glucose is formed from noncarbohydrate precursors.
   c.   glycogen is formed.
   d.   glucose is converted into carbon dioxide and wat

yoroshambo   282   1 Reply

doseofmegan

Gluconeogenesis occurs in the liver due to the action of ________.

Gluconeogenesis occurs in the liver due to the action of ________.

Gluconeogenesis occurs in the liver due to the action of ________.
A) secretin
B) insulin
C) aldosterone
D) cortisol

Edwindsor   234   3 Replies

ancra

Gluconeogenesis, the formation of glucose from fats and proteins, is due to the action of ________. ...

Gluconeogenesis, the formation of glucose from fats and proteins, is due to the action of ________. ...

Gluconeogenesis, the formation of glucose from fats and proteins, is due to the action of ________.
 
  A) insulin
  B) secretin
  C) cortisol
  D) aldosterone


(Question 2) Explain the role of the endol

CB96   80   3 Replies

Faisal Mangal

Gluconeogenesisis is ?

Gluconeogenesisis is ?

Gluconeogenesisis is ?

ksdsr23   383   1 Reply

padre

Gluconeogenesisis is ?

Gluconeogenesisis is ?

Gluconeogenesisis is ?

ksdsr23   276   1 Reply

Scdl44

Glucose and amino acids are reabsorbed by

Glucose and amino acids are reabsorbed by

Glucose and amino acids are reabsorbed by
A) diffusion.
B) symport with sodium.
C) cotransport.
D) countertransport.

colleen   863   1 Reply

padre

Glucose can be obtained from ________.

Glucose can be obtained from ________.

Glucose can be obtained from ________.
A) protein anabolism
B) triglyceride anabolism
C) lipogenesis
D) glycogenolysis

Edwindsor   199   3 Replies

ancra

Glucose catabolism refers to the reactions that involve the breakdown of the monosaccharide glucose ...

Glucose catabolism refers to the reactions that involve the breakdown of the monosaccharide glucose ...

Glucose catabolism refers to the reactions that involve the breakdown of the monosaccharide glucose and the use of the chemical energy in its bonds to drive ATP synthesis.

Cali Fornia   265   2 Replies

Cali Fornia

glucose concentration in urine changes if u added more glucose transporters???

glucose concentration in urine changes if u added more glucose transporters???

1. How do glucose concentration in urine changes if u added more and more glucose transporters?

livestrong136   534   1 Reply

padre

glucose in the urine

glucose in the urine

A non-fasting urine sample from an individual who has previously eaten donuts and a soft drink showed the presence of sugar (glucose). Which of the following statement explains the presence of the glucose in the urine?


The individual

jock52   3344   3 Replies

klimes

Glucose is not considered an essential nutrient because it is not essential for good health. ...

Glucose is not considered an essential nutrient because it is not essential for good health. ...

Glucose is not considered an essential nutrient because it is not essential for good health.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


(Question 2) During anaerobic glycolysis, a net of two molecules of ATP

Lasko   80   1 Reply

mayyyy

Glucose is phosphorylated to ________ with a phosphate from ________.

Glucose is phosphorylated to ________ with a phosphate from ________.

Glucose is phosphorylated to ________ with a phosphate from ________.

ncochin   39   1 Reply

layjawil

Glucose is reabsorbed _______. (Multiple Choice)

Glucose is reabsorbed _______. (Multiple Choice)

Glucose is reabsorbed _______.
A) through transmembrane proteins
B) by facilitated diffusion
C) into the peritubular capillaries
D) by secondary active transport
E) All of the above are correct.

MeGusta!   2045   3 Replies

milestone23

Glucose is stored in the human body as _______.

Glucose is stored in the human body as _______.

Glucose is stored in the human body as _______.
A) glucagon      B) plant starch      C) glycogen      D) insulin

MeGusta!   419   3 Replies

milestone23

Glucose is transported in blood dissolved in plasma.

Glucose is transported in blood dissolved in plasma.

Glucose is transported in blood dissolved in plasma.
A) True
B) False

Beanieman   192   3 Replies

venusky

Glucose is transported _______. (Multiple Choice)

Glucose is transported _______. (Multiple Choice)

Glucose is transported _______.
A) through the basolateral membrane by secondary active transport
B) through the basolateral membrane by facilitated diffusion
C) through the basolateral membrane by cotransport with sodium
D) throu

MeGusta!   2670   3 Replies

milestone23

Glucose is used by the cells during a series of chemical reactions called ________.

Glucose is used by the cells during a series of chemical reactions called ________.

Glucose is used by the cells during a series of chemical reactions called ________.
A) Cellular respiration
B) Krebs cycle
C) Cellular perfusion
D) Cellular ventilation

go90   159   2 Replies

go90

Glucose is usually completely reabsorbed from the filtrate by the time the filtrate has reached the ...

Glucose is usually completely reabsorbed from the filtrate by the time the filtrate has reached the ...

Glucose is usually completely reabsorbed from the filtrate by the time the filtrate has reached the
 
  A. tip of the loop of Henle.
  B. end of the collecting duct.
  C. end of the distal convoluted tubule.
  D. end of the

keke12345676   74   2 Replies

keke12345676

Glucose moves across continuous capillary walls by what mechanism?

Glucose moves across continuous capillary walls by what mechanism?

Glucose moves across continuous capillary walls by what mechanism?
A) facilitated
B) secondary active transport
C) primary active transport
D) diffusion
E) transcytosis

Beanieman   182   2 Replies

Beanieman

Glucose reabsorption occurs in the _______.

Glucose reabsorption occurs in the _______.

Glucose reabsorption occurs in the _______.
A) glomerular capsule      B) descending limb of the loop of Henle
C) proximal convoluted tubule      D) collecting duct

MeGusta!   881   3 Replies

milestone23

Glucose remains in the bloodstream as a result of _______.

Glucose remains in the bloodstream as a result of _______.

Glucose remains in the bloodstream as a result of _______.
A) type 1 diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus
B) type 2 diabetes mellitus
C) diabetes insipidus
D) type 1 diabetes mellitus
E) type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitu

MeGusta!   886   3 Replies

milestone23

Glucose transport enhances the absorption of which electrolyte?

Glucose transport enhances the absorption of which electrolyte?

Glucose transport enhances the absorption of which electrolyte?


▸ Sodium

▸ Phosphate

▸ Potassium

▸ Chloride

aawais   37   1 Reply

bali

Glucose-6-phosphate (G6P) binds to the enzyme glycogen synthase (GS), increasing

Glucose-6-phosphate (G6P) binds to the enzyme glycogen synthase (GS), increasing

Glucose-6-phosphate (G6P) binds to the enzyme glycogen synthase (GS), increasing the probability of enzyme-substrate binding. G6P is an example of a(n) ________. Based on its name, what do you think is the role of GS?

colleen   336   1 Reply

padre

Glucose-6-phosphate binds to the enzyme glycogen synthase, increasing the probability of ...

Glucose-6-phosphate binds to the enzyme glycogen synthase, increasing the probability of ...

Glucose-6-phosphate binds to the enzyme glycogen synthase, increasing the probability of enzyme-substrate binding. Glucose-6-phosphate is an example of a(n) ________. Based on its name, what do you think is the role of glycogen synthase?

Tmerritt   54   1 Reply

Pi.120.ang

Glucosuria and ketonuria are characteristic of:

Glucosuria and ketonuria are characteristic of:

Glucosuria and ketonuria are characteristic of:
A) diabetes mellitus.
B) Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
C) diabetes insipidus.
D) Graves' disease.

Cali Fornia   1135   2 Replies

Cali Fornia

Glucosuria, polyuria, and polydipsia are symptoms of both type I diabetes mellitus ...

Glucosuria, polyuria, and polydipsia are symptoms of both type I diabetes mellitus ...

Glucosuria, polyuria, and polydipsia are symptoms of both type I diabetes mellitus (insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus) and type II diabetes mellitus (non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus).

Cali Fornia   176   2 Replies

Cali Fornia

GLUT-1 is an example of what?

GLUT-1 is an example of what?

GLUT-1 is an example of what?
A) a membrane-bound pump that moves large molecules against a gradient by using ATP
B) a protein that is toxic to cells because it opens channels in membranes
C) a recognition protein that identifies cells

Dugg   63   1 Reply

mastema