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What is the average weight of the right kidney in males?
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?
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?
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?
What is the purpose of the renal capsule surrounding the kidneys?
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Where are the adrenal glands located in relation to the kidneys?
Where are the adrenal glands located in relation to the kidneys?
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What is the correct function of the kidneys mentioned in the text?
What is the correct function of the kidneys mentioned in the text?
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Which substance results from the breakdown of proteins and is removed by the kidneys?
Which substance results from the breakdown of proteins and is removed by the kidneys?
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What disease involves damage to the kidney capillaries due to long-term diabetes?
What disease involves damage to the kidney capillaries due to long-term diabetes?
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What is a common suggestion for maintaining healthy kidneys according to the text?
What is a common suggestion for maintaining healthy kidneys according to the text?
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Which type of kidney tumor spreads and can be aggressive?
Which type of kidney tumor spreads and can be aggressive?
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