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Where does the majority of reabsorption take place in the nephron?
Where does the majority of reabsorption take place in the nephron?
- Distal convoluted tubule
- Proximal convoluted tubule (correct)
- Collecting duct
- Ascending limb of loop of Henle
Which of the following is NOT a function of the proximal convoluted tubule?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the proximal convoluted tubule?
- Reabsorption of glucose
- Maintenance of osmolar gradient (correct)
- Selective secretion of waste products
- Reabsorption of water
What is the primary function of Henle's Loop in urine formation?
What is the primary function of Henle's Loop in urine formation?
- Maintaining ionic balance
- Selective reabsorption of water (correct)
- Reabsorption of glucose
- Secreting hydrogen ions
Which component plays a significant role in regulating the Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)?
Which component plays a significant role in regulating the Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)?
Which process helps in maintaining the ionic balance and pH of body fluids during urine formation?
Which process helps in maintaining the ionic balance and pH of body fluids during urine formation?
What is the function of the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct in osmoregulation?
What is the function of the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct in osmoregulation?
Which of the following is the correct function of the proximal convoluted tubule in the nephron?
Which of the following is the correct function of the proximal convoluted tubule in the nephron?
What is the primary role of Henle's Loop in urine concentration?
What is the primary role of Henle's Loop in urine concentration?
Which of the following substances is primarily reabsorbed in the nephron's proximal convoluted tubule?
Which of the following substances is primarily reabsorbed in the nephron's proximal convoluted tubule?
What is the main function of the nephron's tubular secretion process?
What is the main function of the nephron's tubular secretion process?
In the formation of urine, what is the significance of ionic balance?
In the formation of urine, what is the significance of ionic balance?
How does the nephron contribute to acid-base balance during urine formation?
How does the nephron contribute to acid-base balance during urine formation?
What is the main function of ADH in the kidney?
What is the main function of ADH in the kidney?
Which hormone is released by the JG cells in response to a fall in glomerular blood flow?
Which hormone is released by the JG cells in response to a fall in glomerular blood flow?
What is one of the effects of Angiotensin II on the kidney?
What is one of the effects of Angiotensin II on the kidney?
Which part of the nephron is responsible for reabsorbing the majority of filtered ions?
Which part of the nephron is responsible for reabsorbing the majority of filtered ions?
What is the primary function of the descending limb of Henle's Loop?
What is the primary function of the descending limb of Henle's Loop?
