Nurunnahar Womens College NURSING 101 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Chapter 37: Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The area of the kidneys that contains the glomeruli and portions of the tubules is called the: a. Medulla c. Pyramids b. Cortex d. Columns 2. What is the functional unit of the kidney called? a. Glomerulus c. Collecting duct b. Nephron d. Pyramid 3. Which cells have phagocytic properties similar to monocytes and contract like smooth muscles cells, thereby influencing the glomerular filtration rate?...