ATI LPN
Renal System Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Where are all of the glomeruli of the kidney located?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Glomeruli are located in the cortex, not deeper medullary regions.
Question 2 of 5
From which part of the nephron is the greatest proportion of Na+ absorbed from the filtrate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Proximal tubule absorbs most sodium, about $65 \%$.
Question 3 of 5
From which part of the nephron is the greatest proportion of Na+ absorbed from the filtrate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Proximal tubule absorbs the most sodium early on.
Question 4 of 5
Through which structure must the filtrate move to enter the Bowman's capsule from the glomerulus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Filtration membrane includes endothelium, basement, and podocytes.
Question 5 of 5
If a urine specific gravity was measured to be 1.03, an interpretation would be that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 1.03 SG indicates concentrated urine from dehydration.