What is the name of the blood vessels through which blood enters the kidneys?

Blood enters the kidneys via the renal arteries.

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Name the part of the urinary system indicated by A.

Ureters

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Name the part of the urinary system indicated by C.

Renal veins

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What is the name of blood vessels through which blood exits the kidneys?

Blood exits the kidneys via the renal veins.

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Between which two structures does filtration (ultrafiltration) take place?

Glomerulus and Bowman's capsule.

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What proportion of the glucose and amino acids in the filtrate is reabsorbed into the bloodstream?

Almost all of the glucose and amino acids are reabsorbed.

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Name the part of the urinary system indicated by D.

Renal arteries

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How much of the urea in the filtrate is reabsorbed into the bloodstream?

None of the urea is reabsorbed.

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What type of substances are able to pass into the Bowman's capsule?

Only very small substances like glucose and urea.


Not large things like cells or large proteins.

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Name the part of the urinary system indicated by E.

Bladder

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Name the part of the urinary system indicated by B.

Kidneys

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