Where in the Kidney Is Blood Initially Filtered to Form

question 10

Multiple Choice

Where in the kidney is blood initially filtered to form urine?

• A) the renal capsule
• B) the collecting duct
• C) the renal pyramids
• D) the nephron
• E) efferent arterioles

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Definitions:

Pancreatic Bicarbonate

A bicarbonate ion produced by the pancreas that neutralizes stomach acid as it enters the small intestine.

Secretin

Hormone formed by the epithelial cells of the duodenum; stimulates secretion of pancreatic juice high in bicarbonate ions.

Bile Production

The process of creating bile, a digestive fluid, by the liver and its storage in the gallbladder.

Gastric Secretion

The release of digestive enzymes and acids by the stomach’s lining to aid in food digestion.