The Renal System

at a Glance

Christopher O'Callaghan

Multiple Choice:

Chapter 10. Renal sodium handling

1. Which of the following statements are true concerning sodium ions?
         
         
a. the concentration of sodium ions is generally higher inside cells than outside cells True   False    
b. sodium is not filtered in the glomerulus True   False    
c. most sodium is reabsorbed in the distal tubule True   False    
d. there is no active transport of sodium True   False    
e. the diuretic drug furosemide (frusemide) blocks the NaK2Cl channel in the loop of Henle True   False