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Where does blood from the renal artery flow into smaller and smaller arteries?
Where does blood from the renal artery flow into smaller and smaller arteries?
- Afferent arterioles (correct)
- Descending limb
- Renal vein
- Efferent arterioles
What is the functional unit of the kidney that consists of the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule?
What is the functional unit of the kidney that consists of the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule?
- Venules
- Renal tubule
- Nephron (correct)
- Peritubular capillaries
What is the part of the renal tubule that is also known as the loop of Henle?
What is the part of the renal tubule that is also known as the loop of Henle?
- Distal convoluted tubule
- Afferent arterioles
- Ascending limb (correct)
- Proximal convoluted tubule
Where does blood move into a tiny capillary bed called the glomerulus?
Where does blood move into a tiny capillary bed called the glomerulus?
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What is the name of the set of hormones that make up the system regulating blood pressure?
What is the name of the set of hormones that make up the system regulating blood pressure?
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How many nephrons are there in each kidney?
How many nephrons are there in each kidney?
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Where does blood leave the glomerulus after filtration?
Where does blood leave the glomerulus after filtration?
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'Loop of Henle' contains which two distinct parts?
'Loop of Henle' contains which two distinct parts?
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Which part of the nephron is responsible for blood filtration?
Which part of the nephron is responsible for blood filtration?
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What type of capillaries are arranged around the renal tubule?
What type of capillaries are arranged around the renal tubule?
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