The Ability to Form a Concentrated Urine Depends on the Functions

question 31

Multiple Choice

The ability to form a concentrated urine depends on the functions of

• A) the proximal convoluted tubule.
• B) the distal convoluted tubule.
• C) the collecting duct.
• D) the nephron loop loop of Henle).
• E) both C and D

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Definitions:

Enuresis

A condition characterized by involuntary urination, especially by children at night, also known as bedwetting.

Phenylketonuria (PKU)

A genetic disorder where the body is unable to break down the amino acid phenylalanine, leading to its accumulation and potential brain damage.

Children

Individuals who are in the early stages of their lives, typically defined as beings from birth through adolescence.

Intellectual Disability

A generalized neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by significantly impaired intellectual and adaptive functioning, diagnosed based on IQ scores and adaptive behaviors.