The Amazing Kidney
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What is the primary function of the kidney?

  • Solute and water transport
  • Regulation of blood pressure
  • Removal of drug metabolites
  • All of the mentioned (correct)

    • How many different cell types form the kidney at the end of embryologic development?

  • 25
  • 20
  • 35
  • 30 (correct)

    • What is the smallest functional unit of the kidney?

  • Filtration component
  • Cell
  • Nephron (correct)
  • Capillary

    • What are the major functions of the lining cells in the nephron?

    <p>Reabsorption of water and small molecules, secretion of wastes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hormone does the kidney produce according to renal physiology?

    <p>Erythropoietin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the kidney regulate according to renal physiology?

    <p>Blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the kidney activate according to renal physiology?

    <p>Vitamin D</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the filtration component at the beginning of each nephron?

    <p>Filtration of blood entering the kidney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the kidney in the maintenance of acid-base balance?

    <p>It regulates the balance of acid and base in the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is produced by the kidney?

    <p>Erythropoietin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the kidney activate?

    <p>Vitamin D</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the specialized cells lining the nephron?

    <p>Reabsorption of water and small molecules from the filtrate into the blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

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