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In what part of the kidney are the glomeruli located?

A. In the cortex B. In the medulla C. In the hilus D. In the minor calyces

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Glomeruli are exclusively in the cortex of the kidney.

Question 2 of 5

Which statement about kidney anatomy is correct? Renal pyramids are in the:

A. medulla and end in a papilla that empties into a minor calyx B. medulla and end in a column that empties into a major calyx C. cortex and end in a papilla that empties into a minor calyx D. cortex and end in a column that empties into a minor calyx

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Pyramids in medulla end at papillae into minor calyces.

Question 3 of 5

What is the role of aldosterone?

A. to convert angiotensinogen into angiotensin I. B. to inhibit the absorption of Na+. C. to promote the absorption of Na+. D. to promote the absorption of Ca++.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Aldosterone enhances sodium reabsorption from filtrate.

Question 4 of 5

What is renin?

A. an enzyme released by the juxtaglomerular cells of the kidney when arterial pressure falls. B. it catalyses the formation of angiotensin II in the lungs. C. it is a rapid acting, intense vasoconstrictor of arterioles. D. a protein that stimulates the adrenal glands to release aldosterone.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Renin is released by JG cells to raise blood pressure.

Question 5 of 5

Is a series of tubules and ducts that physically connects nephron to minor calyx?

A. DCT B. Loop of Henle C. Collective duct D. PCT

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Collecting duct links nephron to minor calyx for urine.

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