Urinary System Anatomy and Blood Flow Quiz
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What is the function of the perineal fat capsule in the kidney?

  • Aids in water conservation
  • Assists in urine concentration
  • Acts as a fatty cushion (correct)
  • Prevents infection

    • Where does the majority of reabsorption in the nephron occur?

  • Nephron loop
  • Renal corpuscle
  • Peritubular capillaries (correct)
  • Glomerulus

    • Which type of cells line the PCT (Proximal Convoluted Tubule) in the nephron?

  • Simple squamous epithelium
  • Columnar cells
  • Cuboidal cells with few microvilli
  • Cuboidal with dense microvilli (correct)

    • What is the main function of the juxtamedullary nephrons in the kidney?

    <p>Needed for concentrated urine and water conservation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the histological composition of the glomerulus in the nephron?

    <p>Fenestrated endothelium capillaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

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