Which part of the nephron is impermeable to water?

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Question 1 of 5

Which part of the nephron is impermeable to water?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Ascending limb is water-impermeable, aiding urine concentration.

Question 2 of 5

What part of the renal tubule is NOT able to reabsorb water?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Ascending limb is impermeable to water, unlike others.

Question 3 of 5

What is the term used to describe the production of an insufficient volume of urine?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Oliguria means low urine volume, 50-500 ml/day.

Question 4 of 5

What is the term meaning the production of urine?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Diuresis refers to urine production, often increased.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following statements about urine specific gravity is WRONG?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: SG is density ratio, not molarity like mmol/L.

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