Pathology EMQ template.

Name: Fatema Patel

Theme: Renal Function

 

OPTION LIST

 

A	Afferent arteriole	I	Distal convoluted tubule
B	Glomerulus	J	Collecting duct
C	Efferent arteriole	K
D	Bowman’s capsule	L
E	Juxtaglomerular apparatus	M
F	Proximal convoluted tubule	N
G	Ascending limb of Loop of Henle	O
H	Descending limb of Loop of Henle	P

 

 

For each scenario below, choose the most appropriate answer from the list above. Each option may be used once, more than once or not at all.

 

1. Vasopressin stimulates insertion of Aquaporin 2 channels into the membrane of these cells.

 

 

2. 70% of Na⁺ is reabsorbed here.

 

 

3. Cells here respond to low blood pressure by secreting renin.

 

 

4. Thiazide diuretics can cause hyponatraemia by their action here.

 

5. This is impermeable to ions but freely permeable to water.

 

 

 

ANSWERS

1. J

2. F

3. E

4. I

5. H