Beginner Nephron Quiz
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Q1. What is the basic structural and functional unit of the kidney?
- Nephron
- Alveolus
- Neuron
- Glomerulus
Q2. Which part of the nephron performs filtration of blood?
- Loop of Henle
- Glomerulus
- Collecting duct
- Distal tubule
Q3. What surrounds the glomerulus to collect filtrate?
- Bowman’s capsule
- Renal capsule
- Renal pelvis
- Proximal tubule
Q4. Which section of the nephron reabsorbs most of the filtered nutrients?
- Collecting duct
- Loop of Henle
- Distal tubule
- Proximal convoluted tubule
Q5. What is the function of the loop of Henle?
- Stores urine
- Concentrates urine
- Secretes hormones
- Filters blood
Q6. Which part of the nephron is responsive to antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
- Collecting duct
- Glomerulus
- Bowman’s capsule
- Loop of Henle
Q7. Where in the nephron does fine-tuning of electrolyte reabsorption occur?
- Glomerulus
- Renal pelvis
- Proximal tubule
- Distal convoluted tubule
Q8. Which vessel brings blood into the glomerulus?
- Afferent arteriole
- Efferent arteriole
- Ureter
- Renal vein
Q9. Which vessel drains blood away from the glomerulus?
- Renal artery
- Efferent arteriole
- Interlobular vein
- Afferent arteriole
Q10. What is the final component of the nephron that connects to the renal pelvis?
- Bowman’s capsule
- Collecting duct
- Loop of Henle
- Distal tubule