Multiple Choice
In renal physiology, which structure is primarily responsible for filtering the blood to form the initial filtrate?
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25. The Urinary System
Renal Physiology Step 1: Glomerular Filtration
Back25. The Urinary System
Renal Physiology Step 1: Glomerular Filtration
- Multiple ChoiceIn renal physiology, where does glomerular filtration of blood plasma primarily occur within the kidney?3views
- Multiple ChoiceWhere does glomerular filtration occur in the nephron?26views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of these processes occurs within Bowman's capsule?381views
- Multiple ChoiceIn which step of urine formation is the glomerulus primarily involved?315views
- Multiple ChoiceIn renal physiology, what primarily drives glomerular filtration across the filtration barrier into Bowman’s space?3views
- Multiple ChoiceIn normal adult renal physiology, approximately how much glomerular filtrate is produced by both kidneys per day?4views
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The ________________ is the finest layer of the filtration membrane.
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In the process of filtrate formation, which of the following factors creates an osmotic gradient?
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Which of the following is a possible consequence of a prolonged or chronic decrease in glomerular filtration rate?
747views13rank - Multiple ChoiceEvery day the kidneys filter nearly __________ of fluid from the bloodstream.1340views1rank
- Multiple ChoiceIn what part of the nephron is plasma filtered?1922views
- Multiple ChoiceThe hydrostatic pressure in glomerular capillaries is the chief force pushing water and solutes out of the blood and across the filtration membrane.2963views
- Multiple ChoiceAn important factor directly affecting the glomerular filtration rate is __________.1503views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich substance would NOT normally be expected in urine?2128views