11 Questions
What is the estimated number of nephrons in each kidney?
One and a half million
Which substance is NOT excreted by the kidneys as a metabolic waste?
Glucose
What is the function of the enzyme-like substance produced by the kidney called renin?
Regulates blood pressure
Under what condition does the kidney produce erythropoietin?
Under stress
Where does filtration of blood occur in the kidneys?
Glomeruli of the nephrons
What is the estimated number of nephrons in each kidney?
One and a half million nephrons
Where are the kidneys located?
On either side of the vertebral column behind the peritoneum, in the upper abdominal cavity
What is the function of the glomeruli in the kidneys?
Filter blood and form urine
What substance is produced by the kidneys to stimulate the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow?
Erythropoietin
Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidneys?
Production of insulin
Which enzyme-like substance, produced by the kidneys, can raise blood pressure?
Renin
Test your knowledge about the anatomical structures and functions of the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Explore the filtration process and the role of nephrons in kidney function.
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