Net filtration pressure in most capillary beds favors:


a. absorption.
b. osmosis.
c. filtration.
d. secretion.

An important factor directly affecting the glomerular filtration rate is __________.

Which substance would NOT normally be expected in urine?

All of the following are layers of the filtration membrane in the glomerular membrane EXCEPT the __________.

The glomerular capillaries differ from other capillary networks in the body because theya. have a larger area of anastomosis,b. are derived from and drain into arterioles,c. are not made of endothelium,d. are sites of filtrate formation.

Multiple ChoiceMore than one choice may apply.What is the glomerulus?a. The same as the renal tubuleb. The same as Bowman's capsulec. The same as the nephrond. Capillaries

Explain the process and purpose of tubular secretion.

Explain the important differences between blood plasma and glomerular filtrate, and relate the differences to the structure of the filtration membrane.