Sunday, November 30, 2014

Can you solve these MCQ's on tubular function and GFR, before downloading the powerpoint.

  1. What is Glomerular capillary hydrostatic pressure?
    a) 20 mmHg
    b) 30 mmHg
    c) 40 mmHg
    d) 50 mmHg
    e) 60 mmHg
  2.  Which of the following would cause an increase in both glomerular filtration rateGFRand renal plasma flowRPF)?                                      
        A. Hyperproteinemia                    
    B. A ureteral stone
       C. Dilation of the afferent arteriole         
    D. Dilation of the efferent arteriole
       E. Constriction of the efferent arteriole
     3.  Glucose reabsorption occurs in the                                    
        A. proximal tubule              
        B. loop of Henle           
        C. distal tubule

4.   Regarding the renal circulation
   d) Increased activity in the renal sympathetic nerves results in increased blood flow to the kidneys.

Give reason why you select one answer and not the others . 






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