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Which vessel supplies the tuft of capillaries in the glomerulus?
Which vessel supplies the tuft of capillaries in the glomerulus?
- Afferent arteriole (correct)
- Efferent arteriole
- Renal vein
- Renal artery
What is the function of the Malpighian corpuscle?
What is the function of the Malpighian corpuscle?
- Ultra filtration of plasma (correct)
- Secretion of hormones
- Filtration of blood
- Production of red blood cells
What is the main function of the filtration barrier in the glomerulus?
What is the main function of the filtration barrier in the glomerulus?
- Preventing all molecules from passing through
- Stopping all filtration completely
- Allowing all molecules to pass through
- Allowing only certain sized molecules to pass through (correct)
Which structure surrounds the glomerulus?
Which structure surrounds the glomerulus?
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What is the functional unit of the kidney responsible for the formation of urine?
What is the functional unit of the kidney responsible for the formation of urine?
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What is the approximate diameter of the glomerulus?
What is the approximate diameter of the glomerulus?
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How many nephrons does each kidney have on average?
How many nephrons does each kidney have on average?
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What is the primary reason for the increase in size of the kidney after birth?
What is the primary reason for the increase in size of the kidney after birth?
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Where are the glomeruli located in cortical nephrons?
Where are the glomeruli located in cortical nephrons?
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What is a distinctive feature of juxtamedullary nephrons compared to cortical nephrons?
What is a distinctive feature of juxtamedullary nephrons compared to cortical nephrons?
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