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What is the functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtration of blood?
What is the functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtration of blood?
- Kidney capsule
- Nephron (correct)
- Renal pelvis
- Ureter
What is the pathway by which urine exits the kidney?
What is the pathway by which urine exits the kidney?
- Ureters (correct)
- Bladder
- Kidney capsule
- Nephrons
What is the primary function of the nephron?
What is the primary function of the nephron?
- Filtration of blood (correct)
- Storage of urine
- Production of hormones
- Regulation of blood pressure
What structure is responsible for collecting and transporting urine from the kidney?
What structure is responsible for collecting and transporting urine from the kidney?
What is the site where the filtration of blood takes place?
What is the site where the filtration of blood takes place?