by ehackett
Dive into the intricate world of nephrons, the microscopic marvels responsible for filtering blood and producing urine. This quiz will challenge your understanding of their structure, function, and significance in maintaining bodily homeostasis. Sharpen your knowledge and see how well you grasp the essentials of these vital kidney components. Good luck!
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Nephron Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the primary function of the nephron?
Filtration of blood
Production of red blood cells
Regulation of body temperature
Transmission of nerve signals
2. Which part of the nephron is primarily responsible for filtration?
Proximal convoluted tubule
Loop of Henle
Glomerulus
Distal convoluted tubule
3. Where does most reabsorption of water and nutrients occur in the nephron?
Distal convoluted tubule
Loop of Henle
Proximal convoluted tubule
Collecting duct
4. Which segment of the nephron is involved in the concentration of urine?
Proximal convoluted tubule
Loop of Henle
Distal convoluted tubule
Glomerulus
5. Which hormone regulates water reabsorption in the collecting ducts?
Aldosterone
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Renin
Angiotensin II
6. What is the main function of the distal convoluted tubule?
Filtration
Reabsorption of glucose
Secretion of ions and acids
Concentration of urine
7. Which structure delivers blood to the glomerulus?
Efferent arteriole
Renal artery
Afferent arteriole
Peritubular capillaries
8. What is the name of the fluid that is filtered out of the blood in the glomerulus?
Urine
Plasma
Glomerular filtrate
Interstitial fluid
9. Which part of the nephron is directly connected to the collecting duct?
Proximal convoluted tubule
Loop of Henle
Distal convoluted tubule
Glomerulus
10. Which ion is actively reabsorbed in the ascending limb of the Loop of Henle?
Chloride
Sodium
Potassium
Calcium
11. What is the primary role of the peritubular capillaries?
Filtration of blood
Reabsorption and secretion
Concentration of urine
Production of erythropoietin
12. Which structure in the nephron is responsible for sensing sodium concentration and blood pressure?
Glomerulus
Macula densa
Proximal convoluted tubule
Collecting duct
13. Which hormone increases sodium reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule?
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Aldosterone
Renin
Angiotensin II
14. Which part of the nephron is impermeable to water?
Proximal convoluted tubule
Descending limb of the Loop of Henle
Ascending limb of the Loop of Henle
Collecting duct
15. What is the function of the juxtaglomerular apparatus?
Filtration of blood
Reabsorption of glucose
Regulation of blood pressure
Production of urine
16. What is the primary waste product excreted by the kidneys?
Glucose
Urea
Amino acids
Bicarbonate
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