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The basic functional unit in the kidney is called a (blank).
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Nephron
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The (blank) removes waste products from the blood; they also assist in teh regulation of blood volume and blood pressure, ion levels, and blood pH. Nephrons are the primary functional units of the (blank).
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Kidney
Kidneys |
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Blood reaches each nephron through an (blank) arteriole and leaves in an (blank) artiole.
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Afferent
Efferent |
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The (blank) limb of the Loop of Henle actively transports sodium and chloride ions out of the tubular fluid.
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ascending
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The last portion of the PCT that bends sharply toward the renal medulla connects to the (blank).
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Loop of Henle
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