15.3 True/False
1) The kidneys situated in a retroperitoneal position and : 1221329.
15.3 True/False
1) The kidneys are situated in a retroperitoneal position and found between the T12 and L3 vertebrae.
2) The tiny filtering structures of the kidneys are called nephrons.
3) The lumen surfaces of the tubule cells within the proximal convoluted tubule are covered with microvilli.
4) The region of the renal tubule closest to the glomerular capsule is the distal convoluted tubule.
5) The peritubular capillary bed arises from the afferent arteriole.
6) Blood proteins and blood cells are too large to pass through the filtration membrane and should not be found in filtrate.
7) Tubular reabsorption begins in the glomerulus.
8) Most reabsorption occurs in the proximal convoluted tubule of the nephron.
9) The pigment that gives urine its characteristic yellow color is urochrome.
10) A diet rich in proteins such as eggs, cheese, and whole-wheat products produces urine with an alkaline pH.
15.3 True/False
1) The kidneys situated in a retroperitoneal position and : 1221329
