Exam 1, Urinalysis 2024 Latest Version Questions And Detailed Answers

. Increased production of aldosterone causes: A. Decreased plasma sodium levels B. Decreased glomerular blood pressure C. Increased plasma sodium levels D. Increased urine volume {Ans: C. Increased plasma sodium levels}Most of the sodium filtered by the glomerulus is reabsorbed in the: A. Proximal convoluted tubule B. Descending loop of Henle C. Distal convoluted tubule D. Collecting duct {Ans: A. Proximal convoluted tubule}A procedure with a coefficient of variation of 10% is considered: A. Reliable B. Precise C. Confident D. Imprecise {Ans: D. Imprecise}The liver breaks down protein to form what waste product? A. Urea B. Amino acids C. Sodium D. Chloride {Ans: Urea}The most routinely used laboratory method for measuring the glomerular filtration rate is the: A. Inulin clearance B. Estimated glomerular filtration rate C. Creatinine clearance D. Beta2 microglobulin clearance {Ans: Estimated glomerular filtration rate}Aldosterone regulates sodium reabsorption in the: A. Proximal convoluted tubule B. Descending loop of Henle C. Ascending loop of Henle D. Distal convoluted tubule {Ans: D. Distal convoluted tubule}