Physiology Quiz: Renal Physiology - Part 6

Physiology Quiz -
Renal Physiology - Part 6

The kidneys are of outstanding importance. They perform a number of homeostatic functions including filtration of plasma and elimination of metabolic waste products, regulation of the composition and volume of the extracellular fluid, and regulation of blood pressure. The kidneys are also endocrine organs. Test your basic knowledge of renal physiology by taking this simple quiz.

(1) The image shown below is a light micrograph of a section of the rat kidney stained with hematoxylin and eosin. A renal corpuscle can be seen in the center of the image. The renal corpuscle is an ovoid structure with physical dimensions ranging from __________ to __________?

	(A) 150 to 250 pm
	(B) 150 to 250 nm
	(C) 150 to 250 μm
	(D) 150 to 250 mm

(2) The image shown below is a light micrograph of a section of the rat kidney stained with hematoxylin and eosin. A renal corpuscle can be seen in the center of the image. Which of the annotated structures is the Bowman's space?

	(A) Structure denoted by arrow A
	(B) Structure denoted by arrow B
	(C) Structure denoted by arrow C
	(D) Structure denoted by arrow D
	(E) None of the above

(3) The image shown below is a light micrograph of a section of the rat kidney stained with hematoxylin and eosin. A renal corpuscle can be seen in the center of the image. Which of the annotated structures is the afferent arteriole?

	(A) Structure denoted by arrow A
	(B) Structure denoted by arrow B
	(C) Structure denoted by arrow C
	(D) Structure denoted by arrow D
	(E) None of the above

(4) The image shown below is a light micrograph of a section of the rat kidney stained with hematoxylin and eosin. A renal corpuscle can be seen in the center of the image. Which of the annotated structures is the efferent arteriole?

	(A) Structure denoted by arrow A
	(B) Structure denoted by arrow B
	(C) Structure denoted by arrow C
	(D) Structure denoted by arrow D
	(E) None of the above

(5) The image shown below is a light micrograph of a section of the rat kidney stained with hematoxylin and eosin. A renal corpuscle can be seen in the center of the image. Which of the annotated structures is the Bowman's capsule?

	(A) Structure denoted by arrow A
	(B) Structure denoted by arrow B
	(C) Structure denoted by arrow C
	(D) Structure denoted by arrow D
	(E) None of the above

(6) The image shown below is a light micrograph of a section of the rat kidney stained with hematoxylin and eosin. A renal corpuscle can be seen in the center of the image. Which of the annotated structures is the glomerular capillary tuft?

	(A) Structure denoted by arrow A
	(B) Structure denoted by arrow B
	(C) Structure denoted by arrow C
	(D) Structure denoted by arrow D
	(E) None of the above

Posted: Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Last updated: Wednesday, January 6, 2016