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Which part of the kidney tubule is shaped like a hair-pin?
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?
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)?
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?
Which part of the kidney tubule is located in the cortex?
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What is the other name for Bowman's capsule and the glomerulus together?
What is the other name for Bowman's capsule and the glomerulus together?
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