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What is the functional unit of the kidney?
What is the functional unit of the kidney?
Nephron
Where does the majority of nephrons reside in the kidney?
Where does the majority of nephrons reside in the kidney?
Cortex
What is the first step in urine formation?
What is the first step in urine formation?
Glomerular filtration
What is the volume of filtrate produced per minute in the glomerular filtration process?
What is the volume of filtrate produced per minute in the glomerular filtration process?
What are the two main processes involved in tubular transport in urine formation?
What are the two main processes involved in tubular transport in urine formation?
Identify the main components of a kidney.
Identify the main components of a kidney.
What is the function of the glomerulus in the kidney?
What is the function of the glomerulus in the kidney?
Describe the process of urine formation in the kidneys.
Describe the process of urine formation in the kidneys.
Explain the role of the nephron in kidney function.
Explain the role of the nephron in kidney function.
Outline the pathway of urine flow from the kidney to the ureter.
Outline the pathway of urine flow from the kidney to the ureter.
What is the function of the distal convoluted tubule in the nephron?
What is the function of the distal convoluted tubule in the nephron?
Explain the function of the glomerulus in the renal system.
Explain the function of the glomerulus in the renal system.
What is the role of the collecting duct in urine concentration?
What is the role of the collecting duct in urine concentration?
What is the main function of the proximal convoluted tubule in the nephron?
What is the main function of the proximal convoluted tubule in the nephron?
Explain the significance of the loop of Henle in urine formation.
Explain the significance of the loop of Henle in urine formation.
