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What is the main function of osmoregulation in the kidney?
What is the main function of osmoregulation in the kidney?
- Regulating blood glucose levels
- Regulating water and salt balance (correct)
- Regulating oxygen levels
- Regulating blood pressure
Which structure in the kidney is primarily responsible for filtering blood and forming urine?
Which structure in the kidney is primarily responsible for filtering blood and forming urine?
- Renal cortex
- Glomerulus (correct)
- Renal pelvis
- Renal medulla
What happens to the excess water and waste products removed by the kidney through osmoregulation?
What happens to the excess water and waste products removed by the kidney through osmoregulation?
- They are eliminated from the body as urine (correct)
- They are broken down into nutrients for the body
- They are stored in the bladder for future use
- They are transported back to the blood
What is the primary role of the kidney in osmoregulation?
What is the primary role of the kidney in osmoregulation?
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Which structure in the kidney is responsible for reabsorbing useful substances back into the blood?
Which structure in the kidney is responsible for reabsorbing useful substances back into the blood?
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What happens to the excess water and waste products removed by the kidney through osmoregulation?
What happens to the excess water and waste products removed by the kidney through osmoregulation?
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