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What is the primary function of the distal convoluted tubule?
What is the primary function of the distal convoluted tubule?
- To reabsorb water through aquaporin channels
- To regulate sodium reabsorption under the influence of aldosterone (correct)
- To actively pump out sodium ions, creating an electrochemical gradient
- To secrete hydrogen ions to regulate plasma acidity
How does the ascending loop of Henle's loop contribute to the reabsorption process?
How does the ascending loop of Henle's loop contribute to the reabsorption process?
- By reabsorbing calcium under the influence of parathyroid hormone
- By facilitating the reabsorption of water through aquaporin channels
- By secreting hydrogen ions to regulate plasma acidity
- By actively pumping out sodium ions, creating an electrochemical gradient for reabsorption (correct)
What is the primary function of the collecting ducts?
What is the primary function of the collecting ducts?
- To actively pump out sodium ions, creating an electrochemical gradient
- To regulate water reabsorption through the insertion of aquaporin channels controlled by ADH (correct)
- To reabsorb sodium under the influence of aldosterone
- To facilitate the reabsorption of calcium under the influence of parathyroid hormone
What is the primary role of the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) in the reabsorption process?
What is the primary role of the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) in the reabsorption process?
What is the primary mechanism by which the descending loop of Henle's loop contributes to the reabsorption process?
What is the primary mechanism by which the descending loop of Henle's loop contributes to the reabsorption process?
What is the primary role of the intercalated cells in the collecting ducts?
What is the primary role of the intercalated cells in the collecting ducts?
What is the approximate amount of filtrate produced by the glomeruli each day?
What is the approximate amount of filtrate produced by the glomeruli each day?
Which condition is indicated by darker urine and a slight scent of ammonia?
Which condition is indicated by darker urine and a slight scent of ammonia?
What is the normal range for daily urine excretion?
What is the normal range for daily urine excretion?
What does the presence of leukocytes in urine indicate?
What does the presence of leukocytes in urine indicate?
What is the main purpose of the kidney?
What is the main purpose of the kidney?
What is the function of the macula densa?
What is the function of the macula densa?
Which part of the nephron is responsible for efficient absorption and secretion of solutes?
Which part of the nephron is responsible for efficient absorption and secretion of solutes?
What is the purpose of the renal hilum?
What is the purpose of the renal hilum?
What is the functional unit of the kidney?
What is the functional unit of the kidney?
What is the approximate length of the ureters?
What is the approximate length of the ureters?
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