BIOS256: week 4 review Questions and Answers 100% Solved

BIOS256: week 4 review Questions and Answers 100%
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what structure is not considered part of a nephron Correct Ans-- collecting duct




why is PCT named proximal Correct Ans-- it is closest to the renal corpuscle




why is DCT named distal Correct Ans-- it is furthest from the renal corpuscle




after the filtrate has left the DCT, where does it go next Correct Ans-- collecting duct




in the kidney, what is considered the basic functional unit Correct Ans-- nephron




"tissue bands" or bands of tissue refers to what gross anatomical renal structure Correct


Ans-- renal column

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cone shaped (upside down triangular shaped) renal structure is used to describe Correct


Ans-- renal pyramids




apex pointy structures facing renal medulla are called Correct Ans-- renal papillae




broad area of this pyramids that faces the cortex is named what Correct Ans-- base of


pyramids




funnel shaped structure is a description used in reference to what structure Correct Ans--


renal pelvis




inner portion of the kidney is named what Correct Ans-- renal medulla




outer portion of kidney is named what Correct Ans-- renal cortex