Structure of the Kidneys

What is the tissue region labelled B called?

• pelvis

• cortex

• medulla

• capsule

What is the tissue region labelled C called?

• medulla

• cortex

• pelvis

• capsule

Structures B and C are the site of...

• selective reabsorption

• ultrafiltration

• water reabsorption

• macrofiltration

The red structure is a/an

• glomerulus

• Bowman's capsule

• nephron

• artery

part G is the

• ureter

• urethra

• renal artery

• renal vein

Part B is the

• cortex

• medulla

• glomerulus

• renal pyramid

Nephrons are the structural and functional units of the kidney. They are responsible for _________________________.

• releasing urine from the body

• forming urine

• transporting water to the urinary bladder

• transporting blood to the kidneys

Which part of the renal tubule reabsorbs ions, water, and nutrients?

• Proximal convoluted tubule

• Loop of Henle

• Distal convoluted tubule

• Collecting duct

Which part of the renal tubule selectively secretes and absorbs ions to maintain blood pH and electrolyte balance?

• Ascending Loop of Henle

• Descending Loop of Henle

• Distal convoluted tubule

• Collecting duct

What won't be in the blood in the renal vein that was in the renal artery?

• glucose

• water

• ADH

• Urea