From which part of the nephron is the greatest proportion of Na+ absorbed from the filtrate?

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Question 1 of 5

From which part of the nephron is the greatest proportion of Na+ absorbed from the filtrate?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Proximal tubule absorbs most sodium, about $65 \%$.

Question 2 of 5

Through which structure must the filtrate move to enter the Bowman's capsule from the glomerulus?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Filtration membrane includes endothelium, basement, and podocytes.

Question 3 of 5

If a urine specific gravity was measured to be 1.03, an interpretation would be that:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: 1.03 SG indicates concentrated urine from dehydration.

Question 4 of 5

Pyelo means?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Pyelo- refers to the renal pelvis, not bladder.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following would be a consequence of renal failure?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Renal failure impairs erythropoiesis, pH balance, and waste clearance.

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