AAB MT Exam 2023 with 100% correct answers

What consists of the gross renal anatomy? Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder, and Urethra What is the anatomy of the Nephron? Glomerulus. proximal convoluted tubule, descending Loop of Henle, Ascending Loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule, and collecting duct. What are the 3 primary functions of the kidneys? Glomerulur Filtration, Tubular Reabsorption, and Tubular Secretion True or False: Cells are filtered through the glomerulus? False What is the GFR? Volume of blood filtered per minute. What does the glomerulus filter? The Blood The fluid that is filtered from the blood in the glomerulus travels to where? The nephron The proximal convoluted tubule reabsorbs what? Sodium, Potassium, Bicarbonate, and Water. The proximal convoluted tubule secretes what? Hydrogen Ions, Urea, Creatinine, and Uric Acid. What is the primary function of the Loop of Henle? To reabsorb water, sodium, and chloride. What is the function of aldosterone in the Distal Convoluted Tubule? To increase Sodium re-absorption. Where is aldosterone produced? In the adrenal cortex Where is the final site for urine concentration? Collecting Duct What is the function of antidiuretic hormone? To act on the collecting ducts and stimulate water reabsorption.