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What is the estimated amount of blood filtered by the kidneys daily?
What is the estimated amount of blood filtered by the kidneys daily?
- 120-150 liters
- 180-200 liters (correct)
- 220-250 liters
- 250-280 liters
Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidney?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidney?
- Gluconeogenesis during prolonged fasting
- Activation of vitamin D
- Regulation of blood volume and chemical makeup
- Production of bile for digestion (correct)
What is the approximate length of the kidney in centimeters?
What is the approximate length of the kidney in centimeters?
- 15-18 cm
- 11-14 cm (correct)
- 19-22 cm
- 10-12 cm
What is the function of the renal sinus?
What is the function of the renal sinus?
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What is the purpose of the adipose capsule surrounding the kidney?
What is the purpose of the adipose capsule surrounding the kidney?
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What is the name of the structure that leads to the renal sinus?
What is the name of the structure that leads to the renal sinus?
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What is the function of the urethra?
What is the function of the urethra?
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What is the name of the hormone produced by the kidney that stimulates the production of red blood cells?
What is the name of the hormone produced by the kidney that stimulates the production of red blood cells?
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What is the term for the process of producing glucose from glycerol and amino acids in the kidney?
What is the term for the process of producing glucose from glycerol and amino acids in the kidney?
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What is the location of the left kidney in relation to the vertebrae?
What is the location of the left kidney in relation to the vertebrae?
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