Explore the Anatomy of a Kidney Tubule
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Which part of the kidney tubule is shaped like a hair-pin?

  • Proximal convoluted tubule
  • Middle U-shaped part (Loop of Henle) (correct)
  • Distal convoluted tubule
  • Bowman's capsule

    • Where is the glomerulus located in the kidney tubule?

  • Inside the proximal convoluted tubule
  • Inside the distal convoluted tubule
  • Inside the Bowman's capsule (correct)
  • Outside the Bowman's capsule

    • What is the function of the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT)?

  • To filter blood and form urine
  • To reabsorb water and nutrients (correct)
  • To regulate blood pressure
  • To secrete waste products into urine

    • Which part of the kidney tubule is located in the cortex?

    <p>Bowman's capsule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the other name for Bowman's capsule and the glomerulus together?

    <p>Malpighian capsule</p> Signup and view all the answers

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