ch 26 ex5* – Flashcards

Blood leaves the glomerulus through a blood vessel called the A) afferent arteriole. B) efferent arteriole. C) vasa recta. D) interlobular arteriole. E) renal vein.

________ is/are an inflammatory disorder of the glomeruli that affects the filtration mechanism of the kidneys. A) Glomerulonephritis B) Floating kidney C) Polycystic kidney disease D) Pyelonephrosis E) Kidney stones

________ is an inherited abnormality that affects the development and structure of kidney tubules. A) Glomerulonephritis B) Polycystic kidney disease C) Calculus D) Renal failure E) Hematuria

Filtrate first passes from the glomerular capsule to the A) nephron loop (loop of Henle). B) proximal convoluted tubule. C) distal convoluted tubule. D) collecting duct. E) minor calyx.

The portion of the nephron that empties into the collecting duct is the A) nephron loop (loop of Henle). B) proximal convoluted tubule. C) distal convoluted tubule. D) papillary tubule. E) calyx.

Which of these components of the nephron is largely confined to the renal medulla? A) glomerular (Bowman's) capsule B) distal convoluted tubule C) collecting ducts D) proximal convoluted tubule E) glomerulus