Kidney and Nephron Physiology

Practice Questions

MCAT Biology › Kidney and Nephron Physiology

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A renal afferent arteriole has a larger radius than the efferent arteriole. What is the effect of this larger radius on the function of the kidney?

2

Cortisol is a stress hormone that is produced in the __________, the__________ portion of adrenal gland.

3

Which of the following structures will be found in the renal medulla?

I. Glands that secrete aldosterone

II. Loop of Henle

III. Distal convoluted tubule

4

Which components of the nephron can be found in the renal medulla?

5

The main function of the Loop of Henle is to __________.

6

Which of the following would be a symptom associated with diabetes mellitus?

7

Which of the following processes occurs in the kidney?

8

What of the following are not involved in the flow of filtrate through nephrons?

9

What is the main function of the Loop of Henle within each nephron?

10

Which of the following is most directly responsible for concentrating urine in the kidney?

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