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What is the function of the nephrons in the kidneys?
What is the function of the nephrons in the kidneys?
- Regulate body temperature
- Produce hormones for muscle growth
- Filter the blood and remove wastes (correct)
- Store urine in the bladder
Where is the glomerulus located in the kidney?
Where is the glomerulus located in the kidney?
- In the renal pelvis
- On top of the kidneys
- Within each nephron (correct)
- In the ureters
What is the role of the ureters in the urinary system?
What is the role of the ureters in the urinary system?
- Transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder (correct)
- Store urine in the bladder
- Filter blood and remove wastes
- Produce hormones for muscle growth
What happens to blood as it passes through the glomerulus?
What happens to blood as it passes through the glomerulus?
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What happens to larger molecules like proteins and blood cells in the glomerulus?
What happens to larger molecules like proteins and blood cells in the glomerulus?
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Where does blood flow after being filtered by the glomeruli in the nephron?
Where does blood flow after being filtered by the glomeruli in the nephron?
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What is the main function of the tubule in the kidney?
What is the main function of the tubule in the kidney?
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