25. The Urinary System
Renal Physiology Step 1: Glomerular Filtration
4:30
Learn with other creators
Practice this topic
- Multiple Choice
The ________________ is the finest layer of the filtration membrane.
301views - Multiple Choice
In the process of filtrate formation, which of the following factors creates an osmotic gradient?
538views4rank - Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a possible consequence of a prolonged or chronic decrease in glomerular filtration rate?
537views6rank - Multiple ChoiceEvery day the kidneys filter nearly __________ of fluid from the bloodstream.1169views1rank
- Textbook Question
Net filtration pressure in most capillary beds favors:
a. Absorption
b. Osmosis
c. Filtration
d. Secretion
539views - Textbook Question
The glomerular capillaries differ from other capillary networks in the body because they
a. Have a larger area of anastomosis
b. Are derived from and drain into arterioles
c. Are not made of endothelium
d. Are sites of filtrate formation
858views - Textbook Question
More than one choice may apply.
What is the glomerulus?
a. The same as the renal tubule
b. The same as Bowman's capsule
c. The same as the nephron
d. Capillaries
497views - Textbook Question
Explain the process and purpose of tubular secretion.
514views