Juxtaglomerular cells are:

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Juxtaglomerular cells are:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Juxtaglomerular (JG) cells secrete renin, not mesangial (support), phagocytic, lacis (extraglomerular), or Na-sensitive (macula densa). This identifies JG cells' role in RAAS, critical for blood pressure regulation, contrasting with other glomerular components' functions.

Question 2 of 5

Hospital acquired UTI is most commonly caused by EXCEPT:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Nosocomial UTIs involve Pseudomonas, Klebsiella, and Enterococcus not S. saprophyticus (community-acquired). This distinguishes hospital pathogens, key for infection control, contrasting with outpatient bacteria.

Question 3 of 5

Membranous glomerulopathy and post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis are similar in that they both:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Both feature immune complex deposits not self-limiting (membranous chronic), nephrotic (membranous mainly), pediatric (PSGN mainly), or post-infectious (PSGN only). This identifies shared pathology, key for glomerulonephritis, contrasting with clinical differences.

Question 4 of 5

With respect to sodium re-absorption:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Sodium reabsorption occurs in PCT (~70%), loop (ascending), and DCT (regulated) all apply. This encompasses Na+ handling, key for fluid balance, contrasting with single-segment focus.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the followings is a feature of oncocytoma:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Oncocytoma (benign) features a central scar in large masses not ill-defined, hemorrhagic, or spindle cells (RCC traits). This distinguishes benign tumor, key for pathology, contrasting with malignant features.

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