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NURS 8022 Chapter 29: Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems Huether & McCance: Understanding Pathophysiology, 6th Edition

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1. The region of the kidneys that contains the glomeruli is called the: a. medulla. b. cortex. c. pyramids. d. columns. ANS: B The outer layer of the kidney is called the cortex and it contains ... all of the glomeruli, most of the proximal tubules, and some segments of the distal tubule. The glomeruli are not located in the kidney’s medulla, the pyramids, or the columns. REF: p. 730 2. When discussing the functional unit of the kidney, what term should the nurse use? a. Calyx b. Nephron c. Collecting duct d. Pyramid ANS: B The functional unit of the kidney is the nephron. The nephron does not serve the same function as the calyx, the collecting duct, or the pyramid. REF: p. 730 3. Which type of nephron determines the concentration of the urine? a. Juxtamedullary b. Midcortical c. Cortical d. Medullary ANS: A The juxtamedullary nephrons lie close to and extend deep into the medulla and are important for the concentration of urine. Concentration of urine is not associated with midcortical, cortical, or medullary nephrons. REF: p. 732 4. What type of phagocytic cell lies between the layers of the renal capillaries? a. Podocytes b. Macula densa cells c. Mesangial cells d. Filtration slits ANS: C [Show More]

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