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NCLEX Questions on Renal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is the correct sequence in which urine flows through the kidney toward the urinary bladder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Urine flows from papillary duct to minor calyx, major calyx, renal pelvis, ureter.
Question 2 of 5
If the glomerular filtration rate is too high, the macula densa sends a message to the afferent arteriole. What is the effect of this message?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Constriction reduces blood flow, lowering GFR.
Question 3 of 5
The kidneys produce all of the following EXCEPT one. Which one?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Angiotensinogen is liver-produced, not by kidneys.
Question 4 of 5
The majority of material reabsorbed from the filtrate is reabsorbed from the renal tubule:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Most reabsorption occurs in proximal tubule before loop.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement about the descending limb of the Loop of Henle is true?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Descending limb allows water out freely, unlike ascending.