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Which part of the nephron has cuboidal cells with very few microvilli and functions more in secretion than reabsorption?
Which part of the nephron has cuboidal cells with very few microvilli and functions more in secretion than reabsorption?
- Proximal convoluted tubule (PCT)
- Distal convoluted tubule (DCT) (correct)
- Descending limb
- Nephron loop
Which part of the nephron is responsible for reabsorption of water and solutes from filtrate?
Which part of the nephron is responsible for reabsorption of water and solutes from filtrate?
- Proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) (correct)
- Ascending limb
- Distal convoluted tubule (DCT)
- Nephron loop
In which part of the nephron are the cells cuboidal with dense microvilli that form a brush border?
In which part of the nephron are the cells cuboidal with dense microvilli that form a brush border?
- Descending limb
- Distal convoluted tubule (DCT)
- Thick ascending limb
- Proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) (correct)
Where in the kidney nephron can large mitochondria be found?
Where in the kidney nephron can large mitochondria be found?
Which part of the nephron is found only in the renal cortex?
Which part of the nephron is found only in the renal cortex?
What is the function of the glomerulus in the kidney?
What is the function of the glomerulus in the kidney?
Which structure clings to the glomerular capillaries and consists of branching epithelial cells called podocytes?
Which structure clings to the glomerular capillaries and consists of branching epithelial cells called podocytes?
What is the composition of the filtrate formed in the kidney?
What is the composition of the filtrate formed in the kidney?
Which part of the renal corpuscle consists of a cup-shaped, hollow structure surrounding the glomerulus?
Which part of the renal corpuscle consists of a cup-shaped, hollow structure surrounding the glomerulus?
What is the main function of podocytes in the renal corpuscle?
What is the main function of podocytes in the renal corpuscle?
Which vessel carries blood away from the glomerulus?
Which vessel carries blood away from the glomerulus?
What is the main function of collecting ducts in the kidney?
What is the main function of collecting ducts in the kidney?
Where does the urine pass through after being delivered into minor calyces through the papillae?
Where does the urine pass through after being delivered into minor calyces through the papillae?
Which cell type in the nephron loop is responsible for producing concentrated urine?
Which cell type in the nephron loop is responsible for producing concentrated urine?
Where are juxtamedullary nephrons primarily located?
Where are juxtamedullary nephrons primarily located?
Which structure in the kidney has a visceral layer and a parietal layer?
Which structure in the kidney has a visceral layer and a parietal layer?
What is the primary function of the thick segment of the nephron loop?
What is the primary function of the thick segment of the nephron loop?
What is the function of peritubular capillaries?
What is the function of peritubular capillaries?
Why is blood pressure high in the glomerulus?
Why is blood pressure high in the glomerulus?
Where do peritubular capillaries arise from?
Where do peritubular capillaries arise from?
What type of capillaries are associated with juxtamedullary nephrons?
What type of capillaries are associated with juxtamedullary nephrons?
How do peritubular capillaries differ from glomerulus capillaries?
How do peritubular capillaries differ from glomerulus capillaries?
What is the function of Vasa recta in the nephrons?
What is the function of Vasa recta in the nephrons?
Which cell population in the Juxtaglomerular Complex senses sodium chloride concentration in the filtrate?
Which cell population in the Juxtaglomerular Complex senses sodium chloride concentration in the filtrate?
What is the main role of Granular cells in the Juxtaglomerular Complex?
What is the main role of Granular cells in the Juxtaglomerular Complex?
Which part of the nephron loop does the Macula densa belong to?
Which part of the nephron loop does the Macula densa belong to?
What is the function of Juxtaglomerular Complex (JGC) in regulating filtrate formation?
What is the function of Juxtaglomerular Complex (JGC) in regulating filtrate formation?
Where do the Vasa recta arise from in relation to the nephrons?
Where do the Vasa recta arise from in relation to the nephrons?
