Match Each of the Structures of the Nephron with Its

question 201

Multiple Choice

Match each of the structures of the nephron with its description, function, or location.
-Structure other than the collecting duct in which adjustment of blood pH can occur

• A)Distal convoluted tubule
• B)Glomerulus
• C)Glomerular capsule
• D)Nephron loop
• E)Proximal convoluted tubule
• F)Collecting duct
• G)Peritubular capillary
• H)Vasa recta

---

Definitions:

Urinary Bladder

A hollow muscular organ in the pelvic region of mammals, including humans, for the storage of urine.

Urinary Incontinence

The loss of bladder control resulting in the involuntary leakage of urine, which can have various causes and different levels of severity.

Urine Expulsion

The process of discharging urine from the bladder through the urethra to the outside of the body.

Micturition

The process of urinating or emptying the bladder.