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What is the primary function of the nephron?
What is the primary function of the nephron?
- Synthesis of protein
- Production of hormones
- Transport of oxygen
- Filtration of blood and regulation of water balance (correct)
Which part of the nephron is primarily responsible for filtration?
Which part of the nephron is primarily responsible for filtration?
- Loop of Henle
- Glomerulus (correct)
- Distal convoluted tubule
- Proximal convoluted tubule
What structure follows the glomerulus in the nephron?
What structure follows the glomerulus in the nephron?
- Loop of Henle (correct)
- Ureter
- Collecting duct
- Renal pelvis
Which of the following describes the function of the proximal convoluted tubule?
Which of the following describes the function of the proximal convoluted tubule?
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Which option correctly identifies the end product of nephron function?
Which option correctly identifies the end product of nephron function?
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Study Notes
Nephron Function
- Filtration, reabsorption, and secretion are the primary functions of the nephron.
- Bowman's capsule is the part of the nephron primarily responsible for filtration.
- The proximal convoluted tubule follows the glomerulus.
- The proximal convoluted tubule actively reabsorbs nutrients, water, and ions back into the bloodstream.
- Urine is the end product of nephron function.
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Test your knowledge on the nephron, the functional unit of the kidney. This quiz covers the primary functions, key structures, and processes involved in nephron activity. Discover how filtration and reabsorption occur in this vital component of the renal system.
