The kidneys (Edexcel GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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Which blood vessel carries blood into the kidneys for filtration?
Which blood vessel carries blood into the kidneys for filtration?
Renal artery
What is the function of the bladder in the urinary system?
What is the function of the bladder in the urinary system?
Store urine
Which tubes carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder?
Which tubes carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder?
Ureters
Approximately how many nephrons does each kidney contain?
Approximately how many nephrons does each kidney contain?
Over one million
Why are small molecules forced out of the glomerulus?
Why are small molecules forced out of the glomerulus?
High pressure
Which substances remain in the blood during filtration at the glomerulus?
Which substances remain in the blood during filtration at the glomerulus?
Proteins and blood cells
Where in the nephron is all glucose reabsorbed back into the blood?
Where in the nephron is all glucose reabsorbed back into the blood?
Proximal convoluted tubule
How is glucose reabsorbed from the nephron back into the blood?
How is glucose reabsorbed from the nephron back into the blood?
Active transport
In which organ is urea produced?
In which organ is urea produced?
Liver
What toxic substance is produced during deamination of amino acids?
What toxic substance is produced during deamination of amino acids?
Ammonia
What happens when ADH levels are high?
What happens when ADH levels are high?
Small volumes of concentrated urine
Which gland releases ADH?
Which gland releases ADH?
Pituitary gland
What pH range do the kidneys maintain in the blood?
What pH range do the kidneys maintain in the blood?
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