Beginner Kidney Quiz
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Q1. What is the primary function of the kidneys?
- Store bile
- Produce insulin
- Digest proteins
- Filter blood and remove waste
Q2. Where are the kidneys located?
- Retroperitoneal space
- In front of the intestines
- Inside the thoracic cavity
- Within the bladder
Q3. Which blood vessels carry blood into the kidneys?
- Femoral arteries
- Renal arteries
- Renal veins
- Azygos veins
Q4. What is the outer region of the kidney called?
- Renal cortex
- Renal medulla
- Adrenal cortex
- Renal pelvis
Q5. Which structure collects urine from the renal pyramids?
- Renal pelvis
- Renal capsule
- Glomerulus
- Urethra
Q6. Which tube carries urine from the kidney to the bladder?
- Nephron
- Ureter
- Renal sinus
- Urethra
Q7. How many kidneys does a healthy human typically have?
- Four
- Two
- One
- Three
Q8. What is the funnel-shaped structure inside the kidney that leads to the ureter?
- Medulla
- Renal pelvis
- Hilum
- Nephron
Q9. What structure filters the blood in the kidney?
- Renal pelvis
- Nephron
- Loop of Henle
- Ureter
Q10. What is the indentation on the medial border of the kidney called?
- Calyx
- Pelvis
- Hilum
- Capsule