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What is the main function of the Loop of Henle?
What is the main function of the Loop of Henle?
- To reabsorb water and electrolytes
- To filter blood and form urine
- To secrete hydrogen ions and bicarbonate
- To concentrate urine by counter-current mechanism (correct)
Which part of the Loop of Henle is lined by simple squamous epithelium?
Which part of the Loop of Henle is lined by simple squamous epithelium?
- Thick ascending part
- Very thin descending part (correct)
- Very thin ascending part
- Thick descending part
What is the function of the collecting tubules?
What is the function of the collecting tubules?
- To reabsorb water and electrolytes
- To transport urine from nephrons to the renal pelvis (correct)
- To secrete hydrogen ions and bicarbonate
- To filter blood and form urine
Which part of the Loop of Henle is the continuation of the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT)?
Which part of the Loop of Henle is the continuation of the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT)?
How many minor calyces typically join to form a major calyx?
How many minor calyces typically join to form a major calyx?
What type of epithelium lines the collecting ducts of Bellini?
What type of epithelium lines the collecting ducts of Bellini?
How many nephrons typically drain their urine into one collecting tubule?
How many nephrons typically drain their urine into one collecting tubule?
Which part of the Loop of Henle marks the beginning of the distal convoluted tubule (DCT)?
Which part of the Loop of Henle marks the beginning of the distal convoluted tubule (DCT)?
What is the name of the largest duct in the renal collecting system?
What is the name of the largest duct in the renal collecting system?
Which type of nephrons have long Henle's loops?
Which type of nephrons have long Henle's loops?
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