Which Portion of the Kidneys Plays a Role in Acid-Base

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which portion of the kidneys plays a role in acid-base balance?

• A) Proximal convoluted tubules
• B) Glomerulus
• C) Loop of Henle
• D) Distal convoluted tubule

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Definitions:

Central Sulcus

A prominent landmark on the surface of the human brain separating the frontal lobe from the parietal lobe, involved in processing sensory and motor information.

Pyramidal Neuron

A type of excitatory neuron found in certain areas of the brain, such as the cerebral cortex, with a distinctive pyramid-shaped cell body.

Sensory Neuron

A type of neuron that converts external stimuli from the organism's environment into internal electrical impulses.

Efferent Neuron

Neurons that carry neural impulses away from the central nervous system towards effectors such as muscles or glands.