Functions of the Kidney Quiz

What is the main function of the juxtaglomerular apparatus in the kidney?

To regulate blood pressure and filtration rate

What is the primary difference between reabsorption and secretion in the renal system?

Direction of fluid movement

What is the term for the volume of fluid filtered from the glomeruli into the Bowman's capsule per unit time?

Glomerular filtration rate

What is the primary function of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in the renal system?

To increase the permeability of the collecting ducts to water Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the solid masses made of crystals that form in the kidneys?

Renal calculi Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of dialysis in patients with kidney disease?

To remove waste products and excess fluids from the blood Signup and view all the answers

The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is involved in the kidney's function of regulating what?

Blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct sequence of structures for urine flow from the nephron to the urinary bladder?

Nephron, collecting ducts, renal papilla, minor calyx, major calyx, renal pelvis, ureter, urinary bladder Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the glomerulus in the sequence of structures for blood flow in the kidney?

To filter waste and excess substances from the blood Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidney?

Regulation of hormone production Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct sequence of structures for fluid flow from the glomerulus to the collecting duct?

Glomerulus, Bowman's capsule, proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule, connecting tubule, collecting duct Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following substances is NOT removed from the blood by the kidney?

Glucose Signup and view all the answers