ATI LPN
Urinary and Renal System Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The functional unit of the kidney is called a
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nephron is the complete functional unit, including glomerulus and tubules.
Question 2 of 5
Four sections of the vasculature of the kidney tubule are listed below. Which one lists them in correct order of blood flow from left to right?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blood flows from afferent arteriole to glomerulus, then efferent arteriole.
Question 3 of 5
What is the resulting effect of renin being released by the kidney?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Renin triggers angiotensin II formation, affecting blood pressure.
Question 4 of 5
The kidneys produce all of the following except one. Which one?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ADH is from hypothalamus, not kidneys.
Question 5 of 5
What effect does aldosterone have?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aldosterone boosts sodium reabsorption in tubules.