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Which part of the kidney is responsible for reabsorbing salt with energy?
Which part of the kidney is responsible for reabsorbing salt with energy?
Where does filtration take place in the nephron?
Where does filtration take place in the nephron?
What is the function of the collecting duct in the nephron?
What is the function of the collecting duct in the nephron?
What is the main factor that increases the glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
What is the main factor that increases the glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
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What is the function of podocytes in the glomerulus?
What is the function of podocytes in the glomerulus?
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What is the main factor that determines the glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
What is the main factor that determines the glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
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Which part of the nephron is responsible for reabsorbing water due to osmolarity?
Which part of the nephron is responsible for reabsorbing water due to osmolarity?
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What is the function of the proximal convoluted tubules in the nephron?
What is the function of the proximal convoluted tubules in the nephron?
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Where does the collecting duct in the nephron lead to?
Where does the collecting duct in the nephron lead to?
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How is the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) measured?
How is the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) measured?
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Which molecule is used to measure the glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
Which molecule is used to measure the glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
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Where in the nephron are glucose and amino acids reabsorbed?
Where in the nephron are glucose and amino acids reabsorbed?
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Which molecule is reabsorbed in the ascending limb of the loop of Henle?
Which molecule is reabsorbed in the ascending limb of the loop of Henle?
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Which hormone is required for the reabsorption of sodium (Na+) in the distal convoluted tubules?
Which hormone is required for the reabsorption of sodium (Na+) in the distal convoluted tubules?
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Which molecule is reabsorbed in the collecting ducts?
Which molecule is reabsorbed in the collecting ducts?
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What is the role of urea in maintaining the medullary gradient?
What is the role of urea in maintaining the medullary gradient?
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Which hormone is released when blood pressure is low and leads to the release of angiotensin II?
Which hormone is released when blood pressure is low and leads to the release of angiotensin II?
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Which hormone causes the reabsorption of salt and the release of ADH?
Which hormone causes the reabsorption of salt and the release of ADH?
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Which condition is associated with an increase in pH and a decrease in CO2 levels?
Which condition is associated with an increase in pH and a decrease in CO2 levels?
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Which condition is associated with a decrease in pH and an increase in CO2 levels?
Which condition is associated with a decrease in pH and an increase in CO2 levels?
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