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BIOS 256 FINAL EXAM STUDY Q&A 1 The urinary system does all of the following, EXCEPT it A secretes excess glucose molecules B regulates blood volume C contributes to stabilizing blood pH D eliminates organic waste products E regulates plasma concentrations of electrolytes 2 Conical structures that are located in the renal medulla are called A pyramids B renal columns C renal pelvises D nephrons E calyces 3 The region known as the macula densa is part of A the proximal convoluted tubule B the dis...

1. Each of the following statements are true regarding control over the GFR except: 1. The kidney can maintain a constant GFR despite variations in the arterial blood pressure of the rest of the body. 2. The sympathetic nervous system can supersede the renal autoregulatory system. 3. The RAA responds when blood pressure rises above normal limits. b. ADH levels will rise under which of the following circumstances? 1. Severe hemorrhage 2. Excessive sweating 3. Diarrhea 4. All of the abov...

HESI Health Assessment Exam 2022/2023 Test Bank Revised and 100% Correct Questions & Answers. Be sure of Passing your exam with this test bank because it have covered All Hesi Health Assessment (The test bank is 100% Verified with all correct Answers) pass your 2022/2023 hesi health Assessment with Grade A+ Multiple Choices For which clinical indicator associated with a complication of portal hypertension would the nurse assess the client? A. liver abscess B. intestinal obstruction C. pe...

Urinary System / Portage Learning A&P2, Module 7 Questions and Answers 2023 urinary system organs 2 kidneys 2 ureters 1 urinary bladder 1 urethra kidney (shape, weight, location) bean shaped / size of soup can, about 5oz / located between T12-L3 vertebrae and are protected by the rib cage / right is slightly lower than the left b/c of the liver above it adrenal glands a pair of endocrine glands that sit just above the kidneys and secrete hormones (epinephrine and norepinephr...

Exam 4: NURS611 / NURS 611 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Advanced Pathophysiology Exam Review | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Maryville Q: The GRF is directly related to which factor? Answer: Perfusion pressure Q: When rennin is release, it is capable of which action? Answer: Formation of angotensin I Q: How high does the plasma glucose have to be before the threshold for glucose is achieved? Answer: 180mg/dl Q: What it the end product of protein metabolism that is excreted in urine? An...

Functional unit of the kidneys CORRECT ANSWER-Nephrons -Each kidney has ~1 million nephrons, and each nephron has a vascular system and a tubular system How are the kidneys affected when blood pressure drops CORRECT ANSWER-Renal perfusion is decreased, and the compensatory response at the level of the nephrons occur --*Afferent arterioles DILATE*- increasing flow to the glomerular capillaries AND *efferent arterioles CONSTRICT*- decreasing flow from the glomerular capillaries This result...

Pharmacology 2023/2024 HESI PN Specialty V2 Exam 1) A client is being treated for hyperthyridism with propylthiouracil (PTU). The LPN/LVN knows that the action of this drug is to: A. decrease the amount of thyroid stimulating hormone circulating inthe blood. B. increase the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone circulating inthe blood. C. increase the amount of T4 and decrease the amount of T3 producedby the thyroid. D. inhibit synthesis of T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland. D. PTU is an...

T or F: Potassium ions are at high concentrations inside of cells, including neurons - ANSWER-True The action potential is a result of: - ANSWER-the movement of ions The post-synaptic cell can be: - ANSWER-in glands, muscle cells and neurons Th resting potential of a neuron is - ANSWER--60mV T or F: The cell body refers to the part of the neurons that begin at the dendrites and extend to the axon terminal - ANSWER-false T or F: Voltage gated ion channels open when a protein binds ...

Each of the following statements are true regarding control over the GFR except: Correct Answer The GFR will change with alterations in the body’s arterial blood pressure. You Answered The sympathetic nervous system can supersede the renal autoregulatory system. The RAA responds when blood pressure drops below normal limits. Question 2 2.5 / 2.5 pts ADH levels will rise under which of the following circumstances? Severe hemorrhage Excessive sweating Diarrhea Correct! All of...

Portage Learning Biod 152 exam 7 Questions and Answers 2023 True or false: the kidneys are long, muscular tubes false A person sustained blunt force trauma to the back at the L1 level, with no spinal cord injury. Would you suspect the kidneys to be damaged? Why or why not? yes, the kidneys lie between T12 and L3 describe the consistency and purpose of the renal adipose capsule outside of the renal capsule is a fatty layer that protects the kidney from trauma Name the lay...