The U-shaped segment of the nephron is the A) Nephron loop (loop of Henle). B) C

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The U-shaped segment of the nephron is the A) Nephron loop (loop of Henle). B) Collecting loop. C) Distal convoluted tubule. D) Proximal convoluted tubule. E) Minor calyx. The glomeruli are best described as being tufts of A) Veins. B) Arterioles. C) Capillaries. D) Venules. E) Arteries. Which of the following descriptions best matches the term renal papilla? A) Releases renin B) Final urine enters here C) Tip of the medullary pyramid D) Creates high interstitial NaCI concentration E) Initial filtrate enters here The ureters and urinary bladder are lined by ______ epithelium. A) Transitional B) Stratified squamous C) Simple Columnar D) Pseudostratified columnar E) Simple cuboidal The left kidney lies _____ to the right kidney. A) Transverse B) Superior C) Inferior D) Posterior E) Both A and C Which of the following descriptions best matches the term calyx? A) Releases renin B) Tip of the medullary pyramid C) Initial filtrate enters here D) Cr

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42). A)

The U-shaped segment of the nephron is the nephron loop (loop of Henle).

43). C)

The glomeruli are best described as being tufts of capillaries.

44). C)

The tip of the medullary pyramid, best matches the term renal papilla.

45). A)

The ureters and urinary bladder are lined by transitional epithelium.

46). B)

The left kidney lies superior to the right kidney.

47). E)

"final urine enters here"- descriptions best matches the term calyx.

48). E)

Agents that increase urine excretion are know as diuretics.

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