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What is the primary function of the proximal convoluted tubule in the nephron?
What is the primary function of the proximal convoluted tubule in the nephron?
- Reabsorption of toxins and waste
- Secretion of substances that have not been previously filtered
- Regulation of urinary volume and composition
- Massive reabsorption of the filtrate except for toxics (correct)
What happens when the transporters' limit is exceeded in the proximal tubule?
What happens when the transporters' limit is exceeded in the proximal tubule?
- The filtrate is redirected to the distal convoluted tubule
- Glucose is lost in the urine (correct)
- The kidney produces more renin
- Glucose is reabsorbed more efficiently
What is the main function of the juxtaglomerular cell in the kidney?
What is the main function of the juxtaglomerular cell in the kidney?
- Secretion of hormones to regulate electrolyte balance
- Reabsorption of glucose and amino acids
- Regulation of blood pressure
- Regulation of salt balance and pressure (correct)
What is the primary function of the distal convoluted tubule in the nephron?
What is the primary function of the distal convoluted tubule in the nephron?
What is the term for the process of recovering essential substances from the filtrate in the nephron?
What is the term for the process of recovering essential substances from the filtrate in the nephron?
What percentage of the cardiac output reaches the kidney?
What percentage of the cardiac output reaches the kidney?
What is the primary function of the renal tubule in the nephron?
What is the primary function of the renal tubule in the nephron?
What is the approximate rate of filtration by both kidneys per day?
What is the approximate rate of filtration by both kidneys per day?
Which hormone produced by the kidneys helps regulate red blood cell production?
Which hormone produced by the kidneys helps regulate red blood cell production?
What is the term for the process by which the kidneys regulate the body's salt, potassium, and acid content?
What is the term for the process by which the kidneys regulate the body's salt, potassium, and acid content?
What is the site of filtration in the nephron?
What is the site of filtration in the nephron?
What is the primary effect of inhibiting SGLT2 in the nephron?
What is the primary effect of inhibiting SGLT2 in the nephron?
What is the purpose of the kidneys producing hormones such as erythropoietin and prostaglandins?
What is the purpose of the kidneys producing hormones such as erythropoietin and prostaglandins?
What is the main function of the loop of Henle in the nephron?
What is the main function of the loop of Henle in the nephron?
What is the primary function of the distal convoluted tubule in the nephron?
What is the primary function of the distal convoluted tubule in the nephron?
What hormone regulates calcium reabsorption in the nephron?
What hormone regulates calcium reabsorption in the nephron?
What is the primary function of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in the nephron?
What is the primary function of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in the nephron?
What is one of the recommended tests by the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) to check for kidney disease?
What is one of the recommended tests by the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) to check for kidney disease?
