In the regulation of blood pressure, the kidney is responsible for producing
a. erythropoietin.
b. renin.
c. angiotensin.
Q. 2In order to maintain the extracellular environment:
a. the nephron absorbs waste products of metabolism.
b. the nephron adjusts urinary excretion of water and electrolytes to maintain balance.
c. the distal tubule secretes Na and Ca.
d. glucose is absorbed in the collecting ducts.
Q. 3The minimum amount of urine that needs to be produced in order to rid the body of wastes is
a. 1 liter.
b. 500 mL.
c. 1500 mL.
d. There is no minimum.
Q. 4Which of the following statements is not true of the physiology of the nephron?
a. The afferent arteriole carries blood to the glomerulus.
b. As the filtrate passes through the network of tubules, reabsorption of amino acids, glucose, selective minerals, and water occurs.
c. The cells of the loop of Henle perform active transport.
d. The blood is filtered via active transport and passive diffusion.
Q. 5When a person is unable to produce enough urine to excrete metabolic wastes, we say that the condition of _____ exists.
a. oliguria
b. diuresis
c. homeostasis
Q. 6The difference between azotemia and uremia is that in uremia there is/are:
a. accumulation of nitrogenous waste.
b. a rise in K.
c. a rise in BUN.
d. symptoms of weakness.
Q. 7FG is a 30 yo F who has just been diagnosed with T2DM. Her doctor told her she had IFG a year ago, but she did not make any lifestyle changes. She is now very concerned with her new diagnosis and has decided to see a registered dietitian. HT: 5'2 WT: 206 Hemoglobin A1C 10 What would be an optimal hemoglobin A1C for FG once she begins her new meal plan?
a. 7
b. 8
c. 6
d. 9
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