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6. The principle effect of aldosterone is to increase reabsorption of

  • sodium
  • potassium
  • calcium
  • urea

7. In the nephron where does glomerular filtration take place?

  • bowmans capsule
  • loop of Henle
  • macula densa
  • collecting tubule

8. What structure 'sits' on top of each kidney?

  • mastoid gland
  • adrenal gland
  • hypothalamus
  • pituitary gland

9. What are the small tubes called that lie within the kidneys?

  • nephrons
  • neuroglia
  • neutrophils
  • neurons

10. What is the technical term for urination?

  • micturition
  • mastication
  • defecation
  • secretion