Related Questions
A rare genetic disorder leads to impaired urea transport across cell membranes within the nephron. Which region's function would be MOST directly compromised, leading to a significant disruption in the establishment of the medullary concentration gradient?
Proximal Convoluted Tubule
Distal Convoluted Tubule
Thick Ascending Limb of the Loop of Henle
Collecting Duct
If the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is 125 ml/min and the renal plasma flow (RPF) is 600 ml/min, what is the filtration fraction?
0.21
4.8
0.75
1.25
A patient exhibits increased blood pressure and edema. Laboratory tests reveal elevated levels of renin and aldosterone, but suppressed levels of ANP. Which of the following conditions is MOST likely responsible for this clinical presentation?
High sodium intake
Excessive water intake
Renal artery stenosis
Atrial fibrillation
A patient presents with glucosuria, but their blood glucose levels are normal. Further investigation reveals a defect in the reabsorption of glucose. Which part of the nephron is most likely affected?
Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT)
Distal Convoluted Tubule (DCT)
Loop of Henle
Collecting Duct
