Save
Upgrade to remove ads
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

A&P 2 Exam 4

QuestionAnswer
What is the most superficial region of functional kidney tissue that produces urine? Renal Cortex
Which GFR regulation mechanism is NOT a type of renal autoregulation? Sympathetic Control
About how much of the filtrate is reabsorbed from the nephron loop? 25%
Which of the kidney veins directly receives blood from arcuate veins? interlobar veins
Which organ of the urinary system forms urine? Kidney
The average person will produce about ____ of urine per day? 1-2L
Which patch of sensory cells detects NaCl levels in filtrate? Macula densa
What is the most specific sub region of the kidney where renal columns can be found? Renal medulla
Which hormone stimulates the secretion of a hormone from the adrenal cortex? Angiotensin II
What hormone is a potent vasoconstrictor? Angiotensin II
Which of the kidney veins directly receives blood from cortical radiate veins? arcuate veins
What happens in the ascending capillaries of the vasa recta? A large amount of water diffuses into the blood and a small amount of salts diffuse out of the blood.
What bowman's capsule structure is composed of cells called podocytes? Visceral layer
What is NOT a name of a kidney blood vessel? segmental veins
What structure is a cavity within the kidney where blood vessels enter and leave? Renal sinus
When COP is higher, GFR is...? lower
What kidney arteries branches into segmental arteries? renal artery
What kidney vein directly receives blood from interlobar veins? renal vein
What is NOT considered part of the filtration membrane of the renal corpuscle? Capsular space
What kidney artery directly receives blood from the segmental arteries? interlobar arteries
Sympathetic stimulation of the afferent arteriole would cause glomerular blood pressure to ____ and GFR to ____? decrease , decrease
Which GFR regulation mechanisms involves the catecholamine hormones produced by the adrenal medulla? Sympathetic control
What happens in the descending capillaries of the vasa recta? Small amount of water diffuses out of the blood and a large amount of salts diffuse into the blood
Which kidney artery branches into interlobar arteries? segmental arteries
What is a hormone that the kidney does not secrete, but is involved in it's activation ? Calcitriol
The average person will generate about ____ of filtrate each day 150 -180 L
When CP is higher, GFR is.....? lower
The ____ is modified smooth muscle cells Juxtaglomerular cells
Created by: user-2021436
 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards