Which of the following structures listed is not found in the renal corpuscles? (a) Bowman’s capsule, (b) podocytes, (c) the filtration membrane, (d) the proximal convoluted tubule.

Q: The afferent arteriole delivers blood to the (a) renal artery (b) efferent arteriole (c) renal vein…

A: BASIC INFORMATION  KIDNEY  It is a paired organ present in our body which is bean - shaped. It is…

Q: Blood flows through what structures from the renal artery to the renal vein?

A: Kidneys are the paired organs present in the body that are principally responsible for filtering out…

Q: What is the basic role of the juxtaglomerular apparatus?

A: The juxtaglomerular apparatus (JGA) is a specialized structure formed by the distal convoluted…

Q: Vascular nephron comprises of peritubular capillaries and .................

A: Vasa recta

Q: Which of the following does not contribute to the high salt concentration in the interstitial fluid…

A: The kidney is an important organ of the excretory system and the nephron is the basic structural…

Q: Which portions of the renal tubule and collecting duct reabsorb more solutes than water to produce…

A: RENAL TUBULE:           The phrase 'Renal' refers to the kidney, in which a small tube comprises of…

Q: Why don’t plasma proteins pass into the capsular space of the renal corpuscle under normal…

A: A nephron is the starting point of the renal corpuscle. The renal corpuscle filters blood via…

Q: (a) Describe the basic process and purpose of tubular resorption. (b) Explain the location and…

A: Tubular resorption is the process of removal of solutes and water from the pre-urine filtrate, as it…

Q: Under what condition do the kidneys produce dilute urine?

A: The concentrated urine means there are more solutes present and less water in the sample. The…

Q: The proximal convoluted tubule: A) Functions in reabsorption and secretion and functions both…

A: The kidney has millions of nephrons that are involved in the formation of urine. The glomerular…

Q: What is the renal capsule and why is it important?

A: Renal capsule:                 The thin membranous sheath that covers the outer surface of each…

Q: Describe the structure of the afferent and efferentarterioles and the juxtaglomerular apparatus.…

A: Branches of the renal artery supply each nephron with blood and carry filtered blood back to the…

Q: What is the major structural difference between the cortex and medulla of the kidney?

A: The paired kidneys are reddish, bean- shaped organs located below the ribs towards the middle of the…

Q: The distal convoluted tubule is an important site for (a) active secretion of ions. (b) active…

A: The kidneys consist of a renal corpuscle that filters the blood plasma and also contain renal…

Q: Select the best answer or answers from the choices given: Which is reabsorbed by the proximal…

A: The proximal convoluted tubule is a part of the kidney's nephron, and it is the primary site where…

Q: From renal artery Renal cortex ..... ... To renal vein Renal medulla 13 12 11 10

A: Nephron is the major structural and functional unit of kidney. It plays a major role in removing the…

Q: Select the best answer or answers from the choices given: Damage to the renal medulla would…

A: The urinary system consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. The kidneys present in…

Q: Which of the following structures is found ONLY in the medulla of the kidney Group of answer choices…

A: NEPHRON  Each kidney has nearly one million complex tubular structures called nephrons which are…

Q: What is the importance of the fat capsule surrounding the kidneys?

A: The fat capsule, also referred to as the renal adipose capsule, encases the kidneys within the…

Q: b) Elaborate TWO differences between male and female urinary system.

A: The urinary system is one of the organ systems of the body, which excretes out waste in the form of…

Q: ify the structure (NOT THE ORGAN OR THE CELLS). whore the asterisk is loca

A: Hormones are the signaling molecules produced by various ductless endocrine glands, that have a…

Q: a) How is the structure and function of the rat’s mouth similar to a human’s mouth? (2 - 3…

A: the rat anatomy is divided into 6 regions namely: cranial, cervical, pectoral, thoracic, abdomen and…

Q: The “Renal Vein” cup contains now contains “clean” blood. After reabsorption has occurred, what…

A: The kidneys are a vital part of the urinary system, responsible for filtering and removing excess…

Q: Parasympathetic stimulation of the bladder causes (a) inhibition of the detrusor muscle and…

A: The parasympathetic nervous system is a vital division of the autonomic nervous system of the body.…

Q: What type of capillaries are the glomerular capillaries? What is their function?

A: The glomerulus is referred to as the small network of blood vessels known as tuft present in the…

Q: Which of the following structures occurs exclusively in the renal medulla? (a) renal sinus, (b)…

A: The kidneys are the bean-shaped organ that is present below the rib cage. It is responsible for…

Q: How are the components of the filtration membrane of the glomerulus arranged?

A: Glomerulus is a tuft of asnastomosing fine blood capillaries formed by fine branches of afferent…

Q: Which of the following structures occurs exclusively in the renal cortex? (a) renal columns, (b)…

A: Around the renal capsule and the renal medulla is the renal cortex, which is the outer part of the…

Q: What is the structure of the renal corpuscle ?How does its structure contribute to the filtering of…

A: Introduction The blood-filtering component of the nephron is the renal corpuscle (also known as the…

Q: Which structures make up the renal corpuscle?

A: The body’s filtering system is paired kidneys.