BIO 669 EXAMINATION QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
The renal blood flow and this GFR are kept relatively consistent by: - Answer-Myogenic
(intrinsic) autoregulation
Which of the following is NOT a consistent finding in nephrotic syndrome? - Answer-
Hypertension and vasoconstriction
Which of the following does not stimulate aldosterone release? - Answer-Arterial
natriuretic peptide
Assume that fluid enters the distal tubule with an osmolarity of 100 mOsm, and that the
maximum osmolarity of medullary interstitial fluid is 1100 mOsm. As plasma ADH levels
rise, the osmolarity of the urine: - Answer-Approaches 1100 mOsm as an upper limit
The outer capillary epithelium is composed of __________ which fit with others to form
filtration slits. - Answer-Podocytes
Acute cystitis is best described as: - Answer-Inflammation of the bladder presenting with
frequency, dysuria, and lower abdominal and/or Supra public, low back pain
Overactive bladder syndrome shows which of the following features? - Answer-
Frequency, urgency, weak flow, and nocturia
The normal fasting plasma glucose is 100 mg/dL, and the renal threshold is 300mg/dL.
If the plasma concentration double to 200mg/dL, then: - Answer-The rate at which
glucose is reabsorbed will double
An increase in mean arterial pressure (MAP) stimulates which of the following? -
Answer-Increased water excretion in the urine
A person with Lupus Erythematosus is most likely to have data complications arising
from: - Answer-Immune complex to the glomeruli, leading to severe glomerulinephritis
The sodium (Na+) sending cells in the distal tubules are the: - Answer-Macula densa
The countercurrent exchange of the vasa texts only works properly if: - Answer-The flow
rate is slow
The osmolarity of tubular fluid increases as it flows through the descending loop of
Henle because: - Answer-Water moves passively out of the descending limb
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller biggdreamer. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.