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This quiz contains 10 questions from a mix of 1 subtopics.
What is the term for movement of water and solutes out of capillaries due to pressure?
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Which of the following maintains a high hydrostatic pressure in the glomerulus?
small efferent arteriole
large efferent arteriole
basement membrane
endothelium pores
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What collects in Bowman's capsule as a result of ultrafiltration?
glomerular filtrate
blood plasma
lymph
tissue fluid
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Which of the following substances is NOT filtered from the blood into the glomerular filtrate?
urea
platelets
glucose
salts
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What measurement indicates how efficiently the kidneys filter blood?
glomerular flow rate
glomerular filtration rate
filtration fraction
net filtration pressure
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List 3 substances that are filtered from blood plasma into the glomerular filtrate.
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What is the role of the basement membrane in the glomerulus?
to provide structural support
to allow selective movement of small molecules
to prevent blood cells from entering Bowman's capsule
all of the above
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What provides the driving force for ultrafiltration?
blood pressure
osmosis
reabsorption
active transport
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Which vessel brings blood into the glomerulus?
vasa recta
efferent arteriole
peritubular capillary
afferent arteriole
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Podocytes are cells that:
wrap around capillaries to help filter blood
provide immune defense in the kidney
regulate blood flow into the glomerulus
secrete renin hormone
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