Renal Physiology Quiz

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Which of the following is a major functional unit of the kidney?

  • Renal artery
  • Nephron (correct)
  • Renal cortex
  • Renal medulla

Approximately how many functional units are present in each kidney?

  • 20 to 30 million
  • 5 to 10 million
  • 100,000 to 200,000
  • 1 to 1.5 million (correct)

Which type of nephron makes up approximately 85% of the nephrons?

  • Neither of the types
  • Both types equally
  • Juxtamedullary nephrons
  • Cortical nephrons (correct)

Where are the longer loops of Henle present in the kidney?

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What is the function of the kidneys?

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Study Notes

Kidney Functional Units

  • A nephron is a major functional unit of the kidney.

Nephron Distribution

  • There are approximately 1 million nephrons in each kidney.

Nephron Types

  • The cortical nephron makes up approximately 85% of the nephrons.

Henle's Loop

  • The longer loops of Henle are present in the juxtamedullary region of the kidney.

Kidney Function

  • The kidneys filter waste and excess substances from the blood, regulate electrolyte levels, and maintain acid-base balance.

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