25. The Urinary System

In which region of the nephron is a steep osmotic gradient created?

Which structure do the collecting ducts empty directly into?

Which of the following correctly matches a region of the nephron with its primary function?

Which structure of the nephron is primarily responsible for filtering blood?

A nephron consists of which two main parts?

Approximately how many nephrons are found in a single human kidney?

The renal tubule consists of which of the following structures?

A nephron consists of which of the following structures?

Which structures make up the renal corpuscle?

Which process in the nephron is least selective?

Which blood vessels are primarily responsible for absorbing solutes and water reabsorbed from the nephron?

Which region of the nephron is permeable to water but not to NaCl?

In which part of the nephron loop is water primarily reabsorbed?

Which type of nephrons have long nephron loops that extend deep into the medulla?