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What is the primary function of the loop of Henle?
What is the primary function of the loop of Henle?
- Collection of urine from multiple nephrons
- Filtration of blood to create filtrate
- Secretion of waste products into the filtrate
- Reabsorption of water and nutrients back into the bloodstream (correct)
What is the role of the collecting duct in the nephron?
What is the role of the collecting duct in the nephron?
- Collecting urine from multiple nephrons (correct)
- Secreting waste products into the filtrate
- Filtering blood to create filtrate
- Reabsorbing water and nutrients from the filtrate
What is the approximate percentage of blood plasma that becomes filtrate in Bowman's capsule?
What is the approximate percentage of blood plasma that becomes filtrate in Bowman's capsule?
- 1%
- 50%
- 20% (correct)
- 5%
Which of the following parts of the nephron is primarily responsible for reabsorption of water and nutrients?
Which of the following parts of the nephron is primarily responsible for reabsorption of water and nutrients?
What is the approximate volume of filtrate produced from the blood in 24 hours?
What is the approximate volume of filtrate produced from the blood in 24 hours?
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Nephron
Nephron
The functional unit of the kidneys that filters blood to produce urine.
Filtration
Filtration
The process where blood pressure forces water and waste into Bowman's capsule.
Reabsorption
Reabsorption
The process of 90% of filtrate returning to the bloodstream.
Secretion
Secretion
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Components of Urine
Components of Urine
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