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What is the main function of the afferent arteriole in the nephron?
What is the main function of the afferent arteriole in the nephron?
- To bring blood into the glomerulus (correct)
- To transport urine away from the kidney
- To absorb electrolytes
- To initiate the transmission of nerve impulses
What is the role of the basement membrane in the glomerulus?
What is the role of the basement membrane in the glomerulus?
- To store blood cells
- To act as a filtration barrier (correct)
- To secrete hormones
- To transport nutrients
Which one is NOT a component of the nephron?
Which one is NOT a component of the nephron?
- Loop of Henle
- Medullary rays (correct)
- Distal convoluted tubule
- Proximal convoluted tubule
What is the primary function of podocytes in the kidney?
What is the primary function of podocytes in the kidney?
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What function do mesangial cells serve in the glomerulus?
What function do mesangial cells serve in the glomerulus?
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What happens at the urinary pole of the renal corpuscle?
What happens at the urinary pole of the renal corpuscle?
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How many medullary pyramids are typically present in the kidney?
How many medullary pyramids are typically present in the kidney?
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Which blood vessels are responsible for forming the glomerulus?
Which blood vessels are responsible for forming the glomerulus?
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Which structure directly surrounds the apex of medullary pyramids?
Which structure directly surrounds the apex of medullary pyramids?
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What structural feature gives the medulla its radially striated appearance?
What structural feature gives the medulla its radially striated appearance?
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