6. Which of the following describes the glomerulus?
a) It is composed of capillaries
b) It is surrounded by the Bowman's capsule
c) Its low blood pressure promotes glomerular filtration
d) a and b
e) All of the above (a, b and c)
7. Which of the following describes the proximal convoluted tubule?
a) Reabsorption of glucose from the filtrate back into the blood
b) Sodium ions are reabsorbed from the filtrate back into the blood
c) Hydrogen ions are secreted from the blood into the filtrate
d) All of the above (a, b and c)
8. In response to low blood pressure, your body releases aldosterone. The role of aldosterone is to:
a) Act on the nephrons to decrease sodium and water reabsorption
b) Act on the nephrons to increase sodium and water reabsorption
c) Act on the glomerulus to stop filtration
d) All of the above (a, b and c)