The Ultimate Kidney and Nephron Quiz
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How much blood does the kidneys filter in a normal healthy person's body every day?

  • Approximately 10 litres
  • Approximately 50 litres
  • Approximately 190 litres (correct)
  • Approximately 300 litres

    • Where is the Bowman's capsule located?

  • Attached to the liver
  • In each nephron (correct)
  • On the anterior side of the abdomen
  • In the vertebral column

    • How many nephrons are present in each kidney?

  • Approximately 10 lakh (correct)
  • Approximately 1 lakh
  • Approximately 5 lakh
  • Approximately 20 lakh

    • What is the function of the glomerulus?

    <p>To filter urea and similar substances from the blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The glomerulus is a network of capillaries in the upper part of the nephron.

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

    What happens to the remaining liquid after blood filtration in the kidneys?

    <p>It is reabsorbed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Each kidney has approximately 5 lakh nephrons.

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

    The urea is reabsorbed back into the blood after filtration in the kidneys.

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

    The right kidney is in a higher position than the left.

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

    The kidneys filter about 1900 litres of blood every day.

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

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