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What is the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) approximately per day?
What is the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) approximately per day?
What does proteinuria indicate?
What does proteinuria indicate?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for increasing blood pressure by retaining sodium?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for increasing blood pressure by retaining sodium?
What happens if the flow rate of blood through the kidneys is too high?
What happens if the flow rate of blood through the kidneys is too high?
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Which event occurs first in the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) when blood pressure drops?
Which event occurs first in the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) when blood pressure drops?
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What is the primary function of the nephron in the kidney?
What is the primary function of the nephron in the kidney?
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Which structure surrounds the glomerulus and collects filtered substances?
Which structure surrounds the glomerulus and collects filtered substances?
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What is the pathway of blood flow after it exits the efferent arteriole?
What is the pathway of blood flow after it exits the efferent arteriole?
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Which process involves the movement of water and small solutes from the blood into Bowman's capsule?
Which process involves the movement of water and small solutes from the blood into Bowman's capsule?
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What role does the Loop of Henle play in urine formation?
What role does the Loop of Henle play in urine formation?
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