Wgu D313: Anatomy And Physiology Ii - Urinary Study Guide Graded A+

The capillaries leave each nephron as a single efferent arterial and carry blood out of the____. {Ans: Glomerulus}Which hormone directly opposes the actions of natriuretic hormones? {Ans: Angiotensin II}What is the major role of the distal convoluted tubule? {Ans: Acid-base balancing of the urine}How does aldosterone release increase blood pressure? {Ans: By sodium reabsorption from the filtrate in the distal convoluted tubule and retaining water}The functional unit of the kidney is called____. {Ans: Nephron}Which part of the Nephron absorbs most of the glucose and amino acids present in the filtrate? {Ans: Proximal convoluted tubule}