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Block 6 Renal Physiology BRS W Expl Prt 2

This quiz titled 'Block 6 Renal physiology BRS w expl prt 2' assesses knowledge on renal physiology, focusing on interpreting arterial blood gas values in various medical conditions like Conn's syndrome, diabetes mellitus, and...

Questions: 26 | Attempts: 1270 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
A man presents with hypertension and hypokalemia. Measurement of his arterial blood gases reveal a pH of 7.5 and a calculated HCO3- of 32 mEq/L. His serum cortisol and urinary vanillylmandelic acid (V'MA) are normal, his serum aldosterone is increased, and his plasma renin activity is decreased. Which set of arterial blood values describes a patient with a 5-day history of vomiting? pH HCO3- (mEq/L) PCO2 (mm Hg)

Ph=7.65 --------------- HCO3=48 -------------- CO2=45

Ph=7.50 -------------- HCO3=15 -------------- CO2=20

Ph=7.40 -------------- HCO3=24 -------------- CO2=40

Ph=7.32 ------------- HCO3=30 -------------- CO2=60

Ph=7.31 -------------- HCO3=16 -------------- CO2=33

Block 6 Renal Physiology BRS W Expl Prt 1

The Block 6 Renal Physiology Brs W Expl Prt 1 below is the first in the revision quizzes that is designed to ensure you understood all the aspects on the renal system that we covered these last few weeks. Give it a try and...

Questions: 17 | Attempts: 1402 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
Secretion of 1{ ± by the distal tubule will be decreased by

Metabolic alkalosis

A high-K± diet

Hyperaldosteronism

Spironolactone administration

Thiazide diuretic administration

Renal Physiology Practice Questions Quiz

The kidney, ureters, and urethra make up the renal system. This quiz contains renal physiology questions for practice. The renal system ensures that our body excretes waste products while keeping the essential ions and metabolic...

Questions: 38 | Attempts: 11876 | Last updated: Aug 22, 2024

Sample Question
If hydrostatic pressure in a capillary was 15 mmHg, tissue fluid reabsorption is likely taking place in this vessel.

True

False

MLT 111 Chapters 2 & 3 Exam

MLT 111 Chapters 2 & 3 Exam assesses knowledge on renal physiology, focusing on the structure and function of kidney components like renal pyramids, juxtaglomerular apparatus, and vasa recta. Key skills tested include...

Questions: 25 | Attempts: 7786 | Last updated: Sep 13, 2023

Sample Question
The renal medulla is composed of tissue called _________.

Renal pyramids

Nephrons

Macula densa

Renal pelvis

Block 6 Renal Physiology Prt 6

This quiz, titled 'Block 6 renal Physiology prt 6', tests knowledge on renal physiology, focusing on nephron function, solute transport, and osmolality. It assesses understanding of key mechanisms in kidney function, essential...

Questions: 23 | Attempts: 188 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
Portion of the nephron where the concentration of Na+ is increased approximately four-fold over plasma levels.

A

B

C

D

E

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Cardiovascular And Renal Functions- Acid-base Balance Test

Cardiovascular and Renal Functions- Acid-Base Balance Test

This test is about acid-base balance in the human body and its connection with cardiovascular and renal functions. And how the disturbance in this balance can cause anomalies or disorders in the cardiovascular and renal...

Questions: 55 | Attempts: 248 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
The major cause of Acute Coronary Syndrome is…

ATHEROSCLEROSIS

AMI

CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE

Block 6 Renal Physiology Part 5

Block 6 renal Physiology part 5

This quiz, titled 'Block 6 Renal Physiology Part 5', evaluates key aspects of renal physiology. It covers topics such as the effects of rapid water intake, markers for extracellular water, impacts of ureter blockage, the role of...

Questions: 23 | Attempts: 149 | Last updated: Aug 20, 2024

Sample Question
Patient Y drinks 2 L of pure water within 5 minutes. Twenty minutes later which variable will be increased as compared to normal?

A. Posm.

B. Plasma oncotic pressure.

C. Cosm.

D. Plasma concentration of angiotensin II.

E. CH20.

Block 6 Renal Physiology Part 4

Block 6 renal Physiology part 4

This quiz, titled 'Block 6 Renal Physiology Part 4', assesses knowledge on renal physiology, focusing on concepts like extracellular water measurement, blood osmolarity, solute reabsorption, and hormonal influences on kidney...

Questions: 23 | Attempts: 167 | Last updated: Mar 18, 2023

Sample Question
Which marker can be used to measure ECW?

A. D2O.

B. Radioactive Na+.

C. Evans blue.

D. Radioactive albumin.

E. Tritiated water.

Block 6 Renal Physiology Part 2

Block 6 renal Physiology part 2

Explore the complex interplay of renal physiology in 'Block 6: Renal Physiology Part 2'. This quiz delves into the effects of acidosis, hyperaldosteronism, aspirin overdose, and more on renal function and systemic acid-base...

Questions: 27 | Attempts: 242 | Last updated: Mar 18, 2023

Sample Question
During acidosis, levels of phosphate in the plasma, and thus in the ultrafiltrate, increase to aid in the excretion of the acid load. What is a detrimental consequence of the increased H+ buffering by phosphate?

A. Bone fragility

B. Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus

C. Anemia

D. Metabolic alkalosis

E. Muscle hyperexcitability

Block 6 Renal Physiology Part 1

Block 6 renal Physiology part 1

This quiz titled 'Block 6 Renal Physiology Part 1' assesses key concepts in renal physiology, focusing on clinical scenarios like congestive heart failure, diabetes mellitus, respiratory acidosis, and metabolic acidosis. It is...

Questions: 27 | Attempts: 613 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
A patient with congestive heart failure has a higher than normal plasma creatinine concentration because of:

A. A reduced GFR

B. Increased creatinine secretion

C. A reduction in protein metabolism

D. An increase in blood volume

E. Increased cardiac output

Block 6 Renal Physio Prt 3

Block 6 renal physio prt 3

This quiz, titled 'Block 6 renal physio prt 3', delves into renal physiology, focusing on the loop of Henle, antidiuretic hormone (ADH), and diabetes insipidus. It assesses understanding of renal processes and hormonal influences...

Questions: 21 | Attempts: 219 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
Which event does not occur in the descending limb of the loop of Henle?

Deeper regions of the medulla, closer to the pelvis, reach very high salt concentrations

Water easily diffuses by osmosis out of the tubular filtrate and into the medulla

NaCl is removed from the filtrate both by active transport and by passive diffusion

At the tip of the loop, the tubular filtrate concentration is increased and its volume is decreased

Block 6 Renal Physio Prt 2

Block 6 renal physio prt 2

Explore renal system functions with 'Block 6 renal physio prt 2', covering topics like urine color implications, factors influencing glomerular filtration rate, carrier-mediated transport, urea reabsorption, and water regulation...

Questions: 25 | Attempts: 204 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
If a freshly voided urine sample is very dark in color, which of the following will be true?

Its pH is below normal

It will have the odor of ammonia

It will contain excessive sodium

It will contain large amounts of urochrome

It will contain excess bicarbonate ion

Block 6 Renal Physio Prt 1

Block 6 renal physio prt 1

This quiz, titled 'Block 6 renal physio prt 1', covers key aspects of renal physiology, focusing on mechanisms of potassium and sodium handling, effects of ADH and aldosterone, and factors influencing renin secretion. It's...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 244 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
Which of the following statements about renal potassium excretion is FALSE?

The secretion of K+ across the apical membrane of the collecting duct is passive.

About 75% of the excreted K+ is due to K+ filtered at the glomerulus

When aldosterone levels are high, the rate of K+ excretion will be high

Plasma aldosterone levels will rise in response to a rise in plasma K+ concentration

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