Multiple Choice
Match renal structure or activity with correct characteristic.
-afferent arteriole
A) Collecting tubules empty into this structure.
B) Stores the urine.
C) Passage of substances from the peritubular into the tubular lumen.
D) When dilated leads to an increase in GFR.
E) Tuft of capillaries found in close approximation to the Bowman's capsule.
F) Function of the glomerulus.
G) Urine is forced through this structure by peristalsis.
H) Collects the glomerular filtrate.
I) Passage of substances from the tubular lumen into the peritubular capillaries.
J) Functional unit of the kidney.
K) Supplies the renal tissue with O2 and nutrients.
L) Carries blood from glomerulus into peritubular capillaries.
M) Tube through which urine leaves the body.
N) Variable water and sodium reabsorption occur here under hormonal control.
O) Responsible for the vertical osmotic gradient in the medulla of the kidney.
P) Glucose and amino acid reabsorption occur here.
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