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Kidney: Structure, Function and Related Diseases
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Kidney: Structure, Function and Related Diseases

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What is the average weight of the right kidney in males?

  • 129 grams (correct)
  • 108 grams
  • 137 grams
  • 116 grams

    • What percentage of the heart's output do the kidneys receive?

  • 15-20%
  • 25-30%
  • 20-25% (correct)
  • 10-15%

    • What is the primary function of the nephrons in the kidneys?

  • To produce urine
  • To regulate electrolyte levels
  • To maintain blood pressure
  • To filter waste products from the blood (correct)

    • What is the purpose of the renal capsule surrounding the kidneys?

    <p>To provide support for the soft tissue inside the kidneys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the adrenal glands located in relation to the kidneys?

    <p>Above the kidneys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct function of the kidneys mentioned in the text?

    <p>Excreting waste and reabsorbing nutrients from the blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance results from the breakdown of proteins and is removed by the kidneys?

    <p>Uric acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What disease involves damage to the kidney capillaries due to long-term diabetes?

    <p>Diabetic nephropathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common suggestion for maintaining healthy kidneys according to the text?

    <p>Drinking plenty of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of kidney tumor spreads and can be aggressive?

    <p>Malignant tumor</p> Signup and view all the answers

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