16 Questions
Which structure in the mammalian kidney is responsible for the formation of filtrate?
Bowman's capsule
What percentage of water is reabsorbed into the blood in the mammalian kidney?
99%
Which of the following substances are reabsorbed into the blood in the mammalian kidney?
Water, sugars, amino acids, vitamins, and other organic nutrients
What is the basic unit of the mammalian kidney?
Nephron
What is the function of Bowman's capsule in the mammalian kidney?
Formation of filtrate
Which part of the nephron is the lumen of Bowman's capsule connected to?
Glomerulus
What is the main purpose of the mammalian kidney's ability to conserve water?
To prevent dehydration
Which of the following is a key terrestrial adaptation of the mammalian kidney?
Reabsorption of water
Which organ functions in both osmoregulation and excretion in vertebrates and some other chordates?
Kidney
What is the structure of the kidney in vertebrates and some other chordates?
Tubules arranged in an organized array
What is the function of the excretory system?
Carrying urine out of the body
Which blood vessels are closely associated with the kidney?
Capillaries
What is the main function of osmoregulation?
Balancing water and solute levels
Which organ is responsible for excreting metabolic waste in vertebrates and some other chordates?
Kidney
What is the role of the ducts in the excretory system?
Carrying urine out of the body
Which of the following is NOT a component of the excretory system?
Capillaries
Test your knowledge on vertebrates and their kidney functions in this quiz. Learn about the role of kidneys in osmoregulation and excretion in vertebrates and other chordates. Explore the structure of the kidney and its association with capillaries.
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