Understanding Nephron Structure

Practice Questions

High School Biology › Understanding Nephron Structure

Questions
8
1

Which of the following nephron segments reabsorbs water exclusively?

2

In the nephron, where does filtration take place?

3

What is the purpose of the glomerular basement membrane in filtration?

4

The __________ receives filtered blood and the __________ reabsorbs and secretes substances in the filtered fluid.

5

Which of the following is FALSE regarding nephrons?

I. A nephron includes the glomerulus and the collecting duct.

II. Most of reabsorption and secretion happens in the latter third of the nephron.

III. Most of the urine is created inside a nephron.

6

The proximal convoluted tubule is found in the __________ of the kidneys and the distal convoluted tubule is found in the __________ of the kidneys.

7

How does glucose leave the tubule lumen and enter proximal tubule cells during reabsorption?

8

What adaptation do desert animals exhibit that allows them to retain and reabsorb lots of water for survival in the dry environment?

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