Kidney Quiz

These are main functions of kidney, except

• Maintaining overall fluid balance.

• Regulating and filtering minerals from blood.

• Filtering waste materials from food, medications and toxic substances.

• Secrete enzyme for triggering the digestive system to digest.

What is the most important part of each kidney?

• Nephrons

• Ureter

• Renal Artery

• Bladder

Which cells of the glomerulus secrete the hormone renin?

• Basal stem cells

• Podocyte

• Juxtaglomorular cell

Which type of epithelium comprises the proximal convoluted tubule?

• Simple Cuboidal Epithelium

• Simple Squamous Epithelium

• Simple Columnar Epithelium

Is it true that the capsule contains a layer of contractile cells called myofibroblasts?

• No

• Yes

Where is the renal cortex layer located?

• Middle Layer

• Upper Layer

• Inner Layer

• Outer Layer

Is it true that kidneys are about 10 centimetres long and are located beneath the diaphragm and behind the peritoneum.

• No

• Yes