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What is the primary reason for excess protein being toxic to the body?
What is the primary reason for excess protein being toxic to the body?
- Excess protein depletes the body of essential nutrients
- Excess protein contains nitrogen along with hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen (correct)
- Excess protein breaks down into urea in the liver
- Excess protein contains excessive amounts of hydrogen
Where are amino acids from proteins broken down before being converted into urea?
Where are amino acids from proteins broken down before being converted into urea?
- Pelvis
- Cortex
- Liver (correct)
- Medulla
What is the function of the Loop of Henle in the kidney?
What is the function of the Loop of Henle in the kidney?
- Carrying filtered wastes to the center of the kidney
- Transporting urine to the bladder
- Filtering blood
- Regulating water and salt balance (correct)
What part of the kidney connects all collecting ducts with the ureter?
What part of the kidney connects all collecting ducts with the ureter?
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Which part of the kidney is responsible for filtering the blood?
Which part of the kidney is responsible for filtering the blood?
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