Kidney Nephron Structure Quiz

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What is the structural and functional unit of the kidney?

  • Collecting duct
  • Loop of Henle
  • Nephron (correct)
  • Renal artery

Which part of the nephron consists of Bowman's capsule and the glomerulus?

  • Collecting duct
  • Malpighian body (correct)
  • Distal convoluted tubule
  • Proximal convoluted tubule

What is the collective output from nephrons called?

  • Blood
  • Urea
  • Waste materials
  • Urine (correct)

What is the function of the renal tubule in the nephron?

<p>Absorb useful substances back into the blood (C)</p>
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In what condition is the technology of dialysis used?

<p>Kidney failure (D)</p>
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Where does Haemodialysis aid in treatment?

<p>Kidney failure (B)</p>
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What are the two main parts of a nephron?

<p>Malpighian body and renal tubule</p>
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What is the function of the Malpighian body in a nephron?

<p>Filtering waste materials and useful substances</p>
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What are the three regions of the renal tubule in a nephron?

<p>Proximal convoluted tubule, Loop of Henle, and distal convoluted tubule</p>
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What is the collective output from nephrons called?

<p>Urine</p>
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What technology is used to address complications arising from kidney failure?

<p>Dialysis</p>
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What is the purpose of Haemodialysis?

<p>To treat complications of kidney failure</p>
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