Nurs 231 Module 8: Problem Set - Portage Learning

3/28/22, 2:06 PMModule 8: Problem Set: Pathophysiology-2021- SteppPage 1 of 28https://portagelearning.instructure.com/courses/1116/quizzes/26894?module_item_id=103242Module 8: Problem SetDue No due date Points 5 Questions 36 Time Limit NoneAttempt HistoryAttemptTimeScoreLATESTAttempt 1 15,574 minutes5 out of 5Score for this quiz: 5 out of 5Submitted Mar 27 at 1:15pmThis attempt took 15,574 minutes. 0 / 0 ptsQuestion 1Your Answer:Describe the location of the hilus and its significance.the hilus is a concave clef of the kidney, and it is the point where theureters, blood vessels, and nerves enter the kidneyThe hilus is a concave cleft, and it is at this point where theureters, blood vessels, and nerves enter the kidney. 0 / 0 ptsQuestion 23/28/22, 2:06 PMModule 8: Problem Set: Pathophysiology-2021- SteppPage 2 of 28https://portagelearning.instructure.com/courses/1116/quizzes/26894?module_item_id=103242Your Answer:Describe the functions of the nephron.the function of the nephron is to control the concentration of the waterand the soluble materials by filtering the blood, reabsorbing neededmaterials and excreting waste products as urine, the nephron herebyeliminates wastes from the body, regulates blood volume, PH andpressure , and controls the levels of electrolytes The function of the nephron is to control the concentrationof water and soluble materials by filtering the blood,reabsorbing needed materials and excreting waste productsas urine. The nephron thereby eliminates wastes from