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
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Unlike cortical nephrons, juxtamedullary nephrons:
Are located primarily in the renal cortex
Have short loops of Henle
Have long loops of Henle extending into the medulla
Lack a Bowman's capsule
Which of the following is the functional unit of the kidney?
Neuron
Nephron
Glomerulus
Ureter
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
Which one of the following body functions is not performed by kidneys?
Excretion
Osmoregulation
Regulation of blood volume
Destruction of dead blood corpuscles
Which hormone regulates water reabsorption in the kidneys?
ADH
Insulin
Adrenaline
Thyroxine
Ammonia or urea are the waste products, which are derived from
Proteins
Carbohydrate
Lipids
Fats
Choose the correct option with respect to the maximum urea level
Renal vein
Hepatic vein
Pulmonary artery
Pulmonary vein
Glomerular area of adrenal cortex is responsible for
Water and electrolyte balance
Carbohydrate metabolism
Steroid and hormone secretion
Blood pressure
Ammonia or urea are the waste products, which are derived from
Proteins
Carbohydrate
Lipids
Fats
