The Ultimate Kidney Anatomy and Function Quiz
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What is the function of the Renal corpuscle?

  • Secretion of hormones for RBC production
  • Filtration of blood and formation of primary urine (correct)
  • Reabsorption of water in the collecting duct
  • Storage of urine before excretion

    • What is the main role of the efferent arteriole in the kidney?

  • Stimulating RBC production
  • Regulating blood flow out of the glomerulus (correct)
  • Reabsorption of water in the proximal tubule
  • Regulating urine flow in the nephron

    • What is the significance of the loop of Henle in the nephron?

  • Transporting glucose for reabsorption
  • Synthesizing steroid hormones
  • Establishing an osmotic gradient for water reabsorption (correct)
  • Regulating blood pressure through vasoconstriction

    • What is the primary function of the distal tubule in the nephron?

    <p>Fine-tuning electrolyte balance and pH regulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the juxtaglomerular apparatus in the nephron?

    <p>Regulating blood pressure and fluid balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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