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Which of the following is a major functional unit of the kidney?
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?
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?
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?
Where are the longer loops of Henle present in the kidney?
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What is the function of the kidneys?
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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Test your knowledge on renal physiology and the different types of nephrons in the human kidney. Learn about the major functional unit of the kidney and its components in this informative quiz.
