Match Renal Structure or Activity with Correct Characteristic

question 43

Multiple Choice

Match renal structure or activity with correct characteristic.
-efferent arteriole

• A)Collecting tubules empty into this structure.
• B)Stores the urine.
• C)Passage of substances from the peritubular into the tubular lumen.
• D)When dilated leads to an increase in GFR.
• E)Tuft of capillaries found in close approximation to the Bowman's capsule.
• F)Function of the glomerulus.
• G)Urine is forced through this structure by peristalsis.
• H)Collects the glomerular filtrate.
• I)Passage of substances from the tubular lumen into the peritubular capillaries.
• J)Functional unit of the kidney.
• K)Supplies the renal tissue with O₂ and nutrients.
• L)Carries blood from glomerulus into peritubular capillaries.
• M)Tube through which urine leaves the body.
• N)Variable water and sodium reabsorption occur here under hormonal control.
• O)Responsible for the vertical osmotic gradient in the medulla of the kidney.
• P)Glucose and amino acid reabsorption occur here.

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Definitions:

Arteriosclerosis

A degeneration and hardening of the walls of arteries.

Renal Function

The efficiency and effectiveness of the kidneys in filtering and eliminating waste products from the blood.

Mg/dL

Milligrams per deciliter, a measurement unit used in medicine to denote the concentration of substances in the blood.

Elevated

Raised above the ground or a normal level; increased in position or status.