1. Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidneys?
● production of red blood cells
2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the glomerulus?
● it is composed of cuboidal epithelial cells
3. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the proximal tubule?
● it is responsible for the reabsorption of water
4. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the loop of Henle?
● it is responsible for the reabsorption of sodium ions
5. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the distal tubule?
● it is responsible for the secretion of hydrogen ions
6. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the collecting ducts?
● they are responsible for the secretion of bicarbonate ions
7. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the renal artery?
● it carries oxygen-poor blood to the kidney
● production of red blood cells
2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the glomerulus?
● it is composed of cuboidal epithelial cells
3. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the proximal tubule?
● it is responsible for the reabsorption of water
4. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the loop of Henle?
● it is responsible for the reabsorption of sodium ions
5. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the distal tubule?
● it is responsible for the secretion of hydrogen ions
6. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the collecting ducts?
● they are responsible for the secretion of bicarbonate ions
7. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the renal artery?
● it carries oxygen-poor blood to the kidney
