Identify the term for a later nephron segment adjusting ion reabsorption and secretion.
A) Uric acid B) Urinary bladder C) Nephron D) Distal convoluted tubule Answer: D Explanation: Distal convoluted tubule refers to […]
Biology, Excretory System
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Biology, Excretory System
Identify the term for removal of metabolic waste from the body.
A) Descending limb B) Secretion C) Renin D) Excretion Answer: D Explanation: Excretion refers to removal of metabolic waste from […]
Biology, Excretory System
Identify the term for the hollow organ storing urine before voiding.
A) Nephron B) Ascending limb C) Urea D) Urinary bladder Answer: D Explanation: Urinary bladder refers to the hollow organ […]
Biology, Excretory System
Identify the term for the hormone increasing water reabsorption in collecting ducts.
A) Renal pelvis B) Bowman's capsule C) Collecting duct D) Antidiuretic hormone Answer: D Explanation: Antidiuretic hormone refers to the […]
Biology, Excretory System
Identify the term for the nephron segment reabsorbing much of the filtered water and solute.
A) Filtration B) Antidiuretic hormone C) Renal pelvis D) Proximal convoluted tubule Answer: D Explanation: Proximal convoluted tubule refers to […]
Biology, Excretory System
Identify the term for transfer of selected substances from blood into the nephron tubule.
A) Renin B) Osmoregulation C) Loop of Henle D) Secretion Answer: D Explanation: Secretion refers to transfer of selected substances […]
Biology, Excretory System
In biology, which term refers to a nitrogen-containing waste that can be excreted in a concentrated form?
A) Urinary bladder B) Uric acid C) Nephron D) Ascending limb Answer: B Explanation: Uric acid refers to a nitrogen-containing […]
Biology, Excretory System
In biology, which term refers to movement of fluid and small solutes from glomerular blood into the capsule?
A) Antidiuretic hormone B) Filtration C) Renal pelvis D) Bowman's capsule Answer: B Explanation: Filtration refers to movement of fluid […]
Biology, Excretory System
In biology, which term refers to the collecting region funneling urine into the ureter?
A) Bowman's capsule B) Renal pelvis C) Collecting duct D) Ammonia Answer: B Explanation: Renal pelvis refers to the collecting […]
Biology, Excretory System
In biology, which term refers to the kidney enzyme that initiates the angiotensin signaling cascade?
A) Osmoregulation B) Renin C) Loop of Henle D) Reabsorption Answer: B Explanation: Renin refers to the kidney enzyme that […]