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T or F: Potassium ions are at high concentrations inside of cells, including neurons - ANSWER-True The action potential is a result of: - ANSWER-the movement of ions The post-synaptic cell can be: - ANSWER-in glands, muscle cells and neurons Th resting potential of a neuron is - ANSWER--60mV T or F: The cell body refers to the part of the neurons that begin at the dendrites and extend to the axon terminal - ANSWER-false T or F: Voltage gated ion channels open when a protein binds ...

What does the Kidney do? - Produces Urine Functions of Kidney - 1. Excretion -removal of wastes from body fluids into urine 2. Regulation of Blood -Ions a. control blood Na+ (sodium), K+ (potassium), and Cl- (chloride) levels -ph a. control blood H+ (hydrogen) and HCO3- (bicarbonate) levels -Pressure and Volume a. control blood fluid volume and therefore blood pressure What three processes do the Kidneys use to perform their functions? - -Filtration of water, ions, ...

Urinary System / Portage Learning A&P2, Module 7 Questions and Answers 2023 urinary system organs 2 kidneys 2 ureters 1 urinary bladder 1 urethra kidney (shape, weight, location) bean shaped / size of soup can, about 5oz / located between T12-L3 vertebrae and are protected by the rib cage / right is slightly lower than the left b/c of the liver above it adrenal glands a pair of endocrine glands that sit just above the kidneys and secrete hormones (epinephrine and norepinephr...

Urinalysis Exam Questions and Answers Rated A+ Q: Which type of urine sample helps minimize contamination from external genitalia and the distal urethra? A: Midstream Clean Catch specimen Q: What is the recommended upper limit for total protein in a 24-hour urine collection for healthy adults as per textbook guidelines? A: 150 mg/24 hours Q: What does the specific gravity of urine directly correlate with in terms of dissolved particles? A: Number and mass of dissolved parti...

The main functional organs of the urinary system are.... - Answer-kidneys The temporary storage reservoir for urine following filtration is... - Answer-urinary bladder The paired organs that transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder are.... - Answer-ureters The transport lumen that transports urine from the bladder out of the body is the.... - Answer-urethra How much blood does the kidney filter daily? - Answer-200 liters What are the function of the kidneys - Answer-- allow the expul...

Intra-renal causes of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Sepsis, trauma, anaphylaxis, drugs, acute glomerulus Knowing what caused your patients' renal failure - Is important to figure about possible problems during data collection and assessment A patient with acute kidney injury (AKI) dialyzes in the out-patient facility. In regards to the patient's target weight, why is being "wet" better than being too dry? - Being wet helps avoid hypovolemia and hypotensive episodes The excret...

The main functional organs of the urinary system are.... - kidneys The temporary storage reservoir for urine following filtration is... - urinary bladder The paired organs that transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder are.... - ureters The transport lumen that transports urine from the bladder out of the body is the.... - urethra How much blood does the kidney filter daily? - 200 liters What are the function of the kidneys - - allow the expulsion of toxins, metabolic wastes...

CERTIFIED DIALYSIS NURSE EXAM 2024 WITH 100% ACCURATE SOLUTIONS which is considered to be the renal corpuscle? - correct answer Bowman's capsule and glomerulus Most selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) do not need to be adjusted with declining renal function, with the exception of which two medications? - correct answer Venlafaxine and Mirtazapine (Effexor & Remeron) The nurse is caring for a patient for which lab results come back with the"classic triad" indicated. Wh...

NURS 5315: Advanced Patho Exam 5|Latest Update Graded A+ What are the key functions of the kidneys? Excretion of metabolic waste. Regulation of water and electrolyte balance Regulation of arterial BP Erythrocyte production 1, 25 -dihyydroxy vitamin production (calcitriol) Gluconeogenesis What metabolic waste do the kidneys excrete? Urea Creatinine Bilirubin Drugs Hormone metabolites How do the kidneys regulate arterial blood pressure? RAAS The renin-angiotensin-aldoster...

Exam 4: BIO 202/ BIO202 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Human Anatomy and Physiology II|| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: afferent arteriole, glomerulus, efferent arteriole, peritubular capillaries, to renal vein Answer: Blood flow through the nephron Q: reabsorption of water Answer: descending limb (loop of henle) Q: reabsorption of solutes Answer: ascending limb (loop of henle) Q: What do the mesangial cells produce/secrete? what is the function of ...