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Question 1

The Nephron is composed of two main components which are?

Answer 1

• The Renal Corpuscle

- The Renal Tubule

Question 2

The Renal Corpuscle is subdivided into two parts which are?

Answer 2

o Bowman’s capsule: the cup-shaped top of a nephron.

o Glomerulus: network of blood capillaries.

Question 3

The Renal Tubule has 4 regions?

Answer 3

o Proximal convoluted tubule: PCT
o Loop of Henle: consists of descending and ascending limbs.
o Distal convoluted tubule: DCT
o Collecting tubule: distal tubules of several nephrons join to form a single collecting tubule or duct

Question 4

Types of nephrons? Where are they located?

Answer 4

1. Cortical nephron: Located entirely in the cortex and includes most nephrons.
2. Juxtamedullary nephron: Found at the margin of the cortex and medulla.

Question 5

The function of Nephron?

Answer 5

1. Filtration
2. Reabsorption
3. Tubular Secretion

Question 6

Most filtration occurs in the ……….

Answer 6

glomerulus

Question 7

Blood pressure forces water, salt, glucose, amino acids, and

urea into …………

Answer 7

Bowman’s capsule

Question 8

The fluid that enters the renal tubules is called the………

Answer 8

filtrate

Question 9

Before the filtrate leaves the body as urine, the kidney makes final adjustments in composition by the process of …………

Answer 9

tubular secretion

In this process, kidneys regulate the acid-base (pH) balance of body fluids by the active secretion of hydrogen ions

Question 10

The ureter conjoins the kidney from the?

Answer 10

Renal hilum