Less than 2% of albumin molecules leak from Bowman's capsule. Those that do leak are removed by exocytosis in the proximal tubule.
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8%
T
92%
F
What is the total average daily water intake in adults according to the figure?
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9%
A. 2000 ml
73%
B. 2550 ml
9%
C. 3000 ml
9%
D. 1500 ml
Which source contributes the most to water intake?
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0%
A. In food
42%
B. In liquids
33%
C. Metabolically produced
25%
D. None of the above
What is the amount of water lost through urine per day
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33%
A. 900 ml
33%
B. 100 ml
25%
C. 1500 ml
8%
D. 50 ml
4. How much water is lost through insensible loss (skin and lungs)?
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10%
A. 1500 ml
20%
B. 900 ml
40%
C. 100 ml
30%
D. 350 ml
What is the primary cause of Diabetes Insipidus?
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13%
A. Excess insulin production
38%
B. Deficiency of or resistance to ADH
25%
C. Increased aldosterone levels
25%
D. Kidney overproduction of urine
2. Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of Diabetes Insipidus?
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13%
A. Excessive thirst
63%
B. Blurred vision
13%
C. Excretion of concentrated urine
13%
D. Dehydration
3. Osmotic diuresis is best described as:
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25%
A. Decreased urine flow due to water retention
63%
B. Increased urine flow due to solute excretion
13%
C. Decreased solute excretion with high urine volume
0%
D. Urine retention caused by kidney failure
What stimulates the release of renin?
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38%
A. Increased intravascular volume
50%
B. Decreased intravascular volume, such as in hemorrhage or dehydration (Correct)
13%
C. Increased sodium in urine
0%
D. Decreased pressure in pulmonary capillaries
Which of the following is NOT an effect of increased angiotensin II production?
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25%
A. Constriction of the efferent arteriole to maintain GFR
38%
B. Stimulation of aldosterone release
13%
C. Inhibition of ADH release (Correct)
25%
D. Stimulation of thirst
What is an indirect effect of renin on the kidney?
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25%
A. Decreased pressure in the glomerulus
0%
B. Dilation of the efferent arteriole
50%
C. Increased filtration pressure in the glomerulus (Correct)
25%
D. Decreased sodium excretion