ATI LPN
Renal System Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
When systemic blood pressure increases, how does the kidney respond to maintain glomerular filtration rate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Afferent constriction stabilizes GFR despite high blood pressure.
Question 2 of 5
Complete the following sentence correctly. Angiotensin II
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Angiotensin II triggers aldosterone release for sodium retention.
Question 3 of 5
What name is given to the blood vessel that connects the capillaries of the glomerulus to the vasa recta?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Efferent arteriole links glomerulus to vasa recta.
Question 4 of 5
Are the structural and functional units of kidney?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nephrons filter blood and produce urine in kidneys.
Question 5 of 5
What types of pathogens normally cause UTIs?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: UTIs are mostly bacterial, often from normal flora like E. coli.