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Which structure in the nephron is primarily responsible for filtering the blood?
Which structure in the nephron is primarily responsible for filtering the blood?
What is the main function of the Loop of Henle?
What is the main function of the Loop of Henle?
Which blood vessel carries blood away from the glomerulus?
Which blood vessel carries blood away from the glomerulus?
In what part of the nephron does the final concentration of urine occur?
In what part of the nephron does the final concentration of urine occur?
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Which structure directly surrounds the glomerulus and collects the filtered fluid?
Which structure directly surrounds the glomerulus and collects the filtered fluid?
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What is the primary function of the excretory system?
What is the primary function of the excretory system?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of urine?
Which of the following is NOT a component of urine?
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What is the name of the structure that connects each kidney to the urinary bladder?
What is the name of the structure that connects each kidney to the urinary bladder?
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What is the approximate percentage of water in urine?
What is the approximate percentage of water in urine?
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What gives urine its characteristic light yellow color?
What gives urine its characteristic light yellow color?
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Which term describes the concave part of the kidney where blood vessels and the ureter connect?
Which term describes the concave part of the kidney where blood vessels and the ureter connect?
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What is the name of the fibrous membrane that covers the kidney?
What is the name of the fibrous membrane that covers the kidney?
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What is the primary function of the kidney?
What is the primary function of the kidney?
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Which of these is NOT a part of the nephron?
Which of these is NOT a part of the nephron?
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Which layer of the kidney is located closest to the capsule?
Which layer of the kidney is located closest to the capsule?
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What is the name of the functional unit of the kidney?
What is the name of the functional unit of the kidney?
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Which structure is a conical-shaped part of the renal medulla?
Which structure is a conical-shaped part of the renal medulla?
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Which structure directly conveys urine from the kidney to the bladder?
Which structure directly conveys urine from the kidney to the bladder?
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Which part of the nephron is a double-layered cup-shaped structure enclosing a network of capillaries?
Which part of the nephron is a double-layered cup-shaped structure enclosing a network of capillaries?
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Where is the hilus located on the kidney?
Where is the hilus located on the kidney?
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In which part of the nephron does hormonal regulation of water reabsorption mainly occur?
In which part of the nephron does hormonal regulation of water reabsorption mainly occur?
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