Chapter 3: Renal Function

Chapter 3: Renal Function

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

Multiple Choice

1. Normal functions of the kidney include all of the following except:
2. Regulating body hydration
3. Elimination of nitrogenous wastes
4. Regulating electrolyte balance
5. Elimination of serum proteins

ANS: D

DIF: Level 1

OBJ: 3

TOP: Renal physiology

2. The approximate number of nephrons contained in each kidney is:
3. 100,000
4. 500,000
5. 1,000,000
6. 5,000,000

ANS: C

DIF: Level 1

OBJ: 1

TOP: Renal physiology

3. The order of blood flow through the nephron is:
4. Afferent arteriole, peritubular capillaries, vasa recta, efferent arteriole
5. Efferent arteriole, peritubular capillaries, vasa recta, afferent arteriole
6. Peritubular capillaries, vasa recta, afferent arteriole, efferent arteriole
7. Afferent arteriole, efferent arteriole, peritubular capillaries, vasa recta

ANS: D

DIF: Level 2

OBJ: 2

TOP: Renal physiology

4. The total renal blood flow is approximately:
5. 40 mL/min
6. 120 mL/min
7. 600 mL/min
8. 1200 mL/min

ANS: D

DIF: Level 1

OBJ: 2

TOP: Renal physiology

5. The total renal plasma flow is approximately:
6. 60 mL/min
7. 120 mL/min
8. 600 mL/min
9. 1200 mL/min

ANS: C

DIF: Level 2

OBJ: 2

TOP: Renal physiology