The branch of renal artery that directly supplies the glomerulus is the:

1. efferent arteriole 2. interlobular artery
3. arcuate artery 4. afferent arteriole

Subtopic:  Human Kidney: Location & Cut Section |
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Glomerular ultrafiltrate normally does not contain:

1. formed elements of the blood 2. glucose
3. amino acids 4. electrolytes
Subtopic:  Formation of Urine |
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The urine concentrating ability of mammals and birds is correlated with the length of their:

1. ureters 2. proximal convoluted tubules
3. distal convoluted tubules 4. loops of Henle
Subtopic:  Human Kidney: Functions | Concentration of Urine |
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The part of the nephron that is least permeable to water is the:
1. ascending limb of the loop of Henle
2. descending limb of the loop of Henle
3. collecting duct
4. proximal convoluted tubule

Subtopic:  Nephron Part 1 | Nephron Part 2 |
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Urea in humans is synthesized in:

1. Kidneys 2. Renal vein
3. Liver 4. Urinary bladder
Subtopic:  Nitrogenous Excretory Products |
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The most toxic nitrogenous metabolic waste product is:

1. ammonia 2. urea
3. uric acid 4. methane
Subtopic:  Nitrogenous Excretory Products |
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Malpighian body or the renal corpuscle is made up of:
1. Glomerular capillaries and PTCN
2. Bowman's capsule and renal tubules
3. Afferent and efferent arterioles
4. Glomerular capillaries and Bowman's capsule

Subtopic:  Human Kidney: Functions | Human Kidney: Location & Cut Section |
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Filtration slits in the glomerular membrane are formed by:
1. The capillary endothelial cells
2. The basement membrane
3. The podocyte cells
4. Mesangial cells

Subtopic:  Formation of Urine |
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All the following are secreted by the tubules of nephrons except:

1. Sodium ions 2. Potassium ions
3. Uric acid 4. Hydrogen ions
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A hormone formed in the blood that causes vasoconstriction is:

1. Renin 2. Aldosterone
3. Angiotensin 4. Vasopressin
Subtopic:  Autoregulation of GFR |
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