Physiology Quiz: Renal Physiology - Part 8

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Physiology Quiz -
Renal Physiology - Part 8

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 main functions of the kidney nephrons are:

	(A) Filtration of plasma to form the ultrafiltrate
	(B) Reabsorption of water and other solutes from the ultrafiltrate
	(C) Secretion of molecules into the nephron tubule
	(D) Excretion of urine

(2) These kidney cells are responsible for producing and secreting renin into the bloodstream:

	(A) Podocytes
	(B) Mesangial cells
	(C) Juxtaglomerular cells
	(D) Epithelial cells of the proximal tubule
	(E) Cells of the macula densa

(3) In humans, the urinary bladder further changes the composition of urine before it is eliminated from the body.

	True
	False

(4) In humans, the urinary bladder simply serves as a storage sac for urine before it is eliminated from the body. Therefore, the human urinary bladder does not alter the composition of urine.

	True
	False

(5) Along the human nephron, obligatory reabsorption of water and solutes takes place mostly along this nephron segment:

	(A) Proximal tubule
	(B) Descending limb of the loop of Henle
	(C) Ascending limb of the loop of Henle
	(D) Distal tubule
	(E) Collecting duct

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Posted: Monday, January 4, 2016