The Kidney & Osmoregulation

Identify Letter H

• Ureter

• Renal Capsule

• Renal Coretx

• Renal Medulla

Answer explanation

The correct answer is Renal Medulla. It is the innermost part of the kidney, located in the center. The other options are not related to the letter H.

Identify Letter B

• Renal Pyramid

• Renal Artery

• Renal Vein

• Renal Medulla

Answer explanation

The correct choice is the Renal Artery, which is responsible for supplying blood to the kidneys.

Identify Letter C

• Renal Pyramid

• Renal Artery

• Renal Vein

• Renal Medulla

Answer explanation

The correct choice is the Renal Vein. It is the only option that is a blood vessel, while the others are anatomical structures in the kidney.

Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) is released by which gland of the endocrine system

• Thyroid

• Pituitary

• Ovaries

• Adrenal

Answer explanation

Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) is released by the pituitary gland. It helps regulate water balance in the body.

Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) affects the permeability of the _____ section of the nephron tubules

Answer explanation

ADH affects the permeability of the collecting duct, allowing for water reabsorption.

Identify Letter D

• Adrenal Gland

• Renal Artery

• Renal Vein

• Renal Pelvis

Answer explanation

The correct answer is Renal Pelvis. The renal pelvis is the funnel-shaped structure in the kidney that collects urine from the renal calyces and transports it to the ureter.

Identify Letter G

• Ureter

• Renal Capsule

• Renal Coretx

• Renal Medulla

Answer explanation

The correct answer is Renal Cortex. The renal cortex is the outer region of the kidney where the renal corpuscles are located.

Recall that ultrafiltration in the nephron occurs in _____.

Answer explanation

Ultrafiltration in the nephron occurs in the Bowman's capsule. It is the initial step in urine formation.

Recall where in the nephron reabsorption of glucose occurs.

• Loop on Henle

• Bowman's capsule

• Proximal convoluted tubule

• Distal convoluted tubule

Answer explanation

Glucose is reabsorbed in the proximal convoluted tubule, not in the Loop of Henle, Bowman's capsule, or the distal convoluted tubule.

Recall what structure carries filtrate from the nephron to the renal pelvis.

• Collecting duct

• Bowman's capsule

• Loop of Henle

• Distal convoluted tubule

Answer explanation

The collecting duct carries filtrate from the nephron to the renal pelvis. It is the correct choice.