10 Questions
What is the estimated amount of blood filtered by the kidneys daily?
180-200 liters
Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidney?
Production of bile for digestion
What is the approximate length of the kidney in centimeters?
11-14 cm
What is the function of the renal sinus?
To house the calyces and renal pelvis
What is the purpose of the adipose capsule surrounding the kidney?
To cushion and protect the kidney from external damage
What is the name of the structure that leads to the renal sinus?
Renal hilum
What is the function of the urethra?
To transport urine from the bladder out of the body
What is the name of the hormone produced by the kidney that stimulates the production of red blood cells?
Erythropoietin
What is the term for the process of producing glucose from glycerol and amino acids in the kidney?
Gluconeogenesis
What is the location of the left kidney in relation to the vertebrae?
Between T12 to L3 vertebrae
Test your knowledge of the nephron's capillary beds, including the glomerulus and peritubular capillaries. Learn about the blood pressure and fluid dynamics in these structures and how they function in the kidney. Take this quiz to see how well you understand the capillary beds of the nephron.
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