Nephron

What is the tissue region labelled B called?

• pelvis

• cortex

• medulla

• capsule

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-2

What is the tissue region labelled C called?

• medulla

• cortex

• pelvis

• capsule

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-2

Structure C is known as the...

• PCT

• Bowman's capsule

• Glomerulus

• DCT

Which statement is true?

• The efferent arteriole is wider than the afferent arteriole

• The afferent artery is wider than the efferent artery

• The afferent arteriole is wider than the efferent arteriole

• The afferent and efferent arterioles are the same width

Structures B and C are the site of...

• selective reabsorption

• ultrafiltration

• water reabsorption

• macrofiltration

Which substances are selectively reabsorbed in the PCT?

• all glucose and amino acids, most water, some ions

• most glucose, amino acids & water plus some ions

• all glucose, most amino acids & water, some ions

• all glucose, amino acids, ions and some water

How is the lining of the PCT adapted for selective reabsorption?

• thin layer - short diffusion distance

• microvilli - large surface area

• partially permeable

Where is the Loop of Henle?

• F

• G

• D

• E

• Proximal convoluted tubule
• Distal convoluted tubule
• Glomerulus
• Glomerular capsule

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-2

In which direction do substance move during filtration?

• Blood to Filtrate

• Filtrate to Blood

• Tubules to Capillaries

• Tubules to Arterioles