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Which of the following is NOT a primary site of elimination by the kidneys?
Which of the following is NOT a primary site of elimination by the kidneys?
- Urea
- Creatinine
- Sodium (correct)
- Bilirubin
What is the primary function of renin in the regulation of arterial pressure?
What is the primary function of renin in the regulation of arterial pressure?
- Constriction of blood vessels
- Excretion of metabolic waste
- Formation of angiotensin 2 (correct)
- Dilation of blood vessels
Which of the following electrolytes is NOT regulated by the kidneys?
Which of the following electrolytes is NOT regulated by the kidneys?
- Potassium
- Magnesium
- Sodium
- Calcium (correct)
What is the role of kidneys in regulating acid-base balance?
What is the role of kidneys in regulating acid-base balance?
Which substance is primarily eliminated by the kidneys as a result of muscle activity?
Which substance is primarily eliminated by the kidneys as a result of muscle activity?
How does an increase in water intake affect kidney function?
How does an increase in water intake affect kidney function?
Which part of the kidney is responsible for producing urine?
Which part of the kidney is responsible for producing urine?
What is the function of the renal pelvis?
What is the function of the renal pelvis?
Where does the renal vein carry blood from?
Where does the renal vein carry blood from?
What is the role of the minor calyx in the kidney?
What is the role of the minor calyx in the kidney?
Which portion of the kidney is covered by a thin connective tissue sheath called the capsule?
Which portion of the kidney is covered by a thin connective tissue sheath called the capsule?
Where does the renal artery eventually divide into the smallest vessel, the arterioles?
Where does the renal artery eventually divide into the smallest vessel, the arterioles?
What is the role of the afferent arteriole in the nephron?
What is the role of the afferent arteriole in the nephron?
Which part of the kidney extends into the renal medulla?
Which part of the kidney extends into the renal medulla?
How many nephrons are there approximately in each kidney?
How many nephrons are there approximately in each kidney?
What is the primary function of the peritubular capillaries in the kidney?
What is the primary function of the peritubular capillaries in the kidney?
