Asked by Jennifer Nguyen on Jun 29, 2024
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The filtrate that drips from the renal papillae into the calyces
A) has a higher concentration of waste products (urea) than the original filtrate.
B) may have lost up to 99% of its original volume.
C) is called urine.
D) All of the choices are correct.
Renal Papillae
The apexes of the renal pyramids of the kidney which project into the minor calyx, playing a crucial role in the flow of urine.
Calyces
The plural of calyx; structures in the kidneys that collect urine before it passes into the urinary bladder.
Urea
A nitrogenous waste product formed in the liver, the final product of protein metabolism, and excreted in the urine.
- Determine the components and their roles within the nephron in the context of urine generation and concentration.
- Elucidate on the elements that impact urine volume and its osmolality.
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nelly fonsecaJul 02, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The filtrate that drips from the renal papillae into the calyces has undergone extensive processing within the nephron, where waste products are concentrated and up to 99% of the water is reabsorbed, resulting in urine.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the components and their roles within the nephron in the context of urine generation and concentration.
- Elucidate on the elements that impact urine volume and its osmolality.