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What is the main function of the kidneys?
What is the main function of the kidneys?
- To regulate blood sugar levels
- To store red blood cells
- To filter waste and excess water from the blood (correct)
- To produce bile for digestion
What is the name of the main artery that supplies blood to the kidneys?
What is the name of the main artery that supplies blood to the kidneys?
- Hepatic artery
- Aorta
- Renal artery (correct)
- Pulmonary artery
What is the name of the capillary network within the kidneys where filtration occurs?
What is the name of the capillary network within the kidneys where filtration occurs?
- Glomerulus (correct)
- Renal vein
- Renal pelvis
- Nephron
Which of the following statements about the renal artery is correct?
Which of the following statements about the renal artery is correct?
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What is the primary role of the nephron in the kidneys?
What is the primary role of the nephron in the kidneys?
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