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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?
basement membrane
small efferent arteriole
large efferent arteriole
endothelium pores
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What collects in Bowman's capsule as a result of ultrafiltration?
blood plasma
lymph
tissue fluid
glomerular filtrate
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Which of the following substances is NOT filtered from the blood into the glomerular filtrate?
platelets
glucose
salts
urea
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What measurement indicates how efficiently the kidneys filter blood?
glomerular filtration rate
net filtration pressure
glomerular flow rate
filtration fraction
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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?
osmosis
reabsorption
blood pressure
active transport
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Which vessel brings blood into the glomerulus?
afferent arteriole
vasa recta
peritubular capillary
efferent arteriole
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Podocytes are cells that:
provide immune defense in the kidney
regulate blood flow into the glomerulus
wrap around capillaries to help filter blood
secrete renin hormone
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