The Kidney (HSC SSCE Biology): Quizzes
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What is osmoregulation in the kidney?
What is osmoregulation in the kidney?
Maintaining optimal salt and water levels
Which kidney region is the outer layer?
Which kidney region is the outer layer?
Cortex
What is the glomerulus?
What is the glomerulus?
A ball-shaped network of capillaries
Which substances remain in the blood during filtration?
Which substances remain in the blood during filtration?
Proteins and blood cells
What is completely reabsorbed during reabsorption?
What is completely reabsorbed during reabsorption?
All glucose and all amino acids
What is special about the ascending limb of the Loop of Henle?
What is special about the ascending limb of the Loop of Henle?
It is impermeable to water
What does ADH (antidiuretic hormone) control?
What does ADH (antidiuretic hormone) control?
Water reabsorption
What is the correct pathway of urine from the kidney?
What is the correct pathway of urine from the kidney?
Renal pelvis → ureter → bladder → urethra
How does diabetes damage the kidneys?
How does diabetes damage the kidneys?
High glucose causes protein leakage/blockages
How often is haemodialysis typically required?
How often is haemodialysis typically required?
3-4 hours, 2-3 times per week