5 Questions
What is the primary function of the nephron in the kidney?
Converting blood into urine
Which compound results from the breakdown of proteins and is removed by the kidneys?
Urea
How is urine formed in the kidneys?
Glomerular filtration and tubular reabsorption
Which function of the kidney involves the regulation of water and electrolyte balance?
Homeostatic function
What is the basic structural and functional unit of the kidney?
Nephron
Test your knowledge of renal function tests and the anatomy of nephrons with this quiz. Explore the roles of kidneys in waste excretion, fluid volume regulation, and electrolyte concentrations.
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