The Functions of the Nephron Are To

question 27

Multiple Choice

The functions of the nephron are to:

• A)collect urine
• B)remove waste products
• C)maintain normal fluid balance
• D)both B and C

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Definitions:

Calcitonin

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps regulate calcium levels in the blood.

Kidneys

Pair of bean-shaped organs located in the back of the abdomen that filter waste products from the blood and excrete them as urine.

Collecting Ducts

A network of tubules and ducts that function in the kidney to transport urine from the nephrons to the renal pelvis.

ADH

An acronym for Alcohol Dehydrogenase, an enzyme involved in metabolizing alcohol by converting it into acetaldehyde.