PATHOLOGY MCQ
URINARY SYSTEM
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Question
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Beatrice is making a 3D model of the kidney that she can use like a puzzle to study. Her model is completely to scale. If Beatrice were to break down the model, what would be the smallest unit capable of producing urine?
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glomerulus
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loop of Henle
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nephron
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renal sinus
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Secretion is the step in urine formation responsible for transferring hydrogen ions, drugs, urea, and creatinine to the collecting duct for removal. The filtrate passes from the peritubular capillaries through the loop of Henle and into the distal tubule. It will then be excreted through the ureters as urine.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hemodialysis is a procedure where a dialysis machine and a special filter called an artificial kidney, or a dialyzer, are used to clean your blood.
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