Pathology EMQ template.

Name: Anna Robinson        

Theme: Sodium handling

 

OPTION LIST

 

 

A	Adrenal cortex zona fasciculata	I	Collecting duct
B	Adrenal cortex zona glomerulosa	J	Distal convoluted tubule
C	Adrenal cortex zona reticularis	K	Distal convoluted tubule + collecting duct
D	Adrenal medulla	L	Glomerulus
E	Cardiac atria	M	Juxtaglomerular apparatus
F	Cardiac ventricles	N	Loop of Henle
G	Carotid body	O	Posterior pituitary
H	Carotid sinus	P	Proximal convoluted tubule

 

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. 70% of filtered sodium is reabsorbed here.

 

2. Fine control of sodium excretion is exerted here.

 

3. Aldosterone acts here.

 

4. The main hormone controlling sodium excretion is produced here.

 

5. Amiloride acts here.

 

 

 

ANSWERS

1. P

2.K

3. K

4. B

5. K