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