PORTAGE LEARNING
NURS 231: Pathophysiology 2022
MODULE 8
Question 1
2.5 / 2.5 pts
Each of the following statements are true regarding control over the GFR except:
The kidney can maintain a constant GFR despite variations in the arterial blood pressure of the rest of the
body.
The sympatheti...
PORTAGE LEARNING
NURS 231: Pathophysiology 2022
MODULE 8
Question 1
2..5 pts
Each of the following statements are true regarding control over the GFR except:
The kidney can maintain a constant GFR despite variations in the arterial blood pressure of the rest of the
body.
The sympathetic nervous system can supersede the renal autoregulatory system.
Correct!
The RAA responds when blood pressure rises above normal limits.
The RAA responds when blood pressure drops below normal limits.
Question 2
2..5 pts
Which of the following statements is false regarding ADH?
Elevated levels of ADH will lead to a small volume of concentrated urine.
Correct!
Elevated levels of ADH will lead to dilute urine.
, decreased levels of ADH will lead to dilute urine.
Alcohol inhibits ADH.
Question 3
2..5 pts
Which of the following statements is true regarding nephrons?
It is divided into an outer medulla and an inner cortex
It has 1 source of blood supply
Correct!
The glomerulus filters the blood while the tubule reabsorbs needed nutrients
Question 4
.5 pts
Low Na+ levels in the plasma and interstitial compartment is characteristic of which of the following fluid
imbalances?
You Answered
Dehydration
Correct Answer
Water intoxication
Edema
Question 5
2..5 pts
Reabsorption in the PCT is characterized by the following except:
Na+ and water are reabsorbed in equal proportions
Correct!
Glucose and amino acids are minimally reabsorbed in the PCT
glucose and amino acids are almost completely reabsorbed in the PCT
Sodium, chloride, potassium, and bicarbonate are 65%-80% reabsorbed from the filtrate
Question 6
2..5 pts
Which of the following is/are true regarding acid-base balance? (mark all that apply)
Correct!
Acid-base balance refers to the balance of the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in the blood
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