ATI LPN
Renal System Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the name for the entry point to the kidney for nerves, blood vessels, ureters and lymphatics?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hilus is the entry point for kidney's nerves, vessels, and ureters.
Question 2 of 5
Which one of the following is part of the renal tubule?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Macula densa is in distal tubule wall, part of tubule.
Question 3 of 5
In which structure does blood filtration in the kidney occur? The:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Renal corpuscle (glomerulus and Bowman's) filters blood.
Question 4 of 5
What name is given to the blood vessel that drains blood from the glomerulus after filtration?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Efferent arteriole drains filtered blood from glomerulus.
Question 5 of 5
Which ion does aldosterone stimulate the kidneys to reabsorb?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aldosterone targets sodium reabsorption in the kidneys.