Which cells of the kidney are chemoreceptors that respond to changes in solute content of the filtrate?

Which cells of the kidney are chemoreceptors that respond to changes in solute content of the filtrate?

A) juxtaglomerular cells
B) mesangial cells
C) macula densa cells
D) podocytes





Answer: C

Which of the choices below are the most important hormone regulators of electrolyte reabsorption and secretion?

Which of the choices below are the most important hormone regulators of electrolyte reabsorption and secretion?

A) angiotensin II and ADH
B) angiotensin II and aldosterone
C) angiotensin I and epinephrine
D) angiotensin I and atrial natriuretic peptide

Answer: B

Which of the choices below is not a glomerular filtration rate control method?

Which of the choices below is not a glomerular filtration rate control method?

A) renal autoregulation
B) neural regulation
C) electrolyte levels
D) hormonal regulation





Answer: C

Which of the hormones below is responsible for facultative water reabsorption?

Which of the hormones below is responsible for facultative water reabsorption?

A) ADH
B) thyroxine
C) aldosterone
D) atrial natriuretic peptide



Answer: A