25. The Urinary System
Renal Physiology Step 1: Glomerular Filtration
25. The Urinary System
Renal Physiology Step 1: Glomerular Filtration
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- Multiple Choice
The ________________ is the finest layer of the filtration membrane.
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In the process of filtrate formation, which of the following factors creates an osmotic gradient?
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Which of the following is a possible consequence of a prolonged or chronic decrease in glomerular filtration rate?
289views3rank - Multiple ChoiceEvery day the kidneys filter nearly __________ of fluid from the bloodstream.997views1rank
- Textbook Question
Net filtration pressure in most capillary beds favors:
a. absorption.
b. osmosis.
c. filtration.
d. secretion.
285views - Textbook QuestionThe glomerular capillaries differ from other capillary networks in the body because they a. have a larger area of anastomosis, b. are derived from and drain into arterioles, c. are not made of endothelium, d. are sites of filtrate formation.585views
- Textbook QuestionMultiple Choice More than one choice may apply. What is the glomerulus? a. The same as the renal tubule b. The same as Bowman's capsule c. The same as the nephron d. Capillaries403views
- Textbook QuestionExplain the process and purpose of tubular secretion.321views