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Glomerulonephritis ( 35 Questions)
Incorrect. Reabsorption of water and electrolytes primarily occurs in the renal tubules, not the glomeruli.
Correct. The primary function of the glomeruli is to filter blood to form urine by removing waste products and excess substances.
Incorrect. Hormone secretion, including renin, is not a primary function of the glomeruli but may occur elsewhere in the kidney.
Incorrect. While the kidneys play a role in blood pressure regulation, this function involves other structures in addition to the glomeruli.
A) Incorrect. Reabsorption of water and electrolytes primarily occurs in the renal tubules, not the glomeruli.
B) Correct. The primary function of the glomeruli is to filter blood to form urine by removing waste products and excess substances.
C) Incorrect. Hormone secretion, including renin, is not a primary function of the glomeruli but may occur elsewhere in the kidney.
D) Incorrect. While the kidneys play a role in blood pressure regulation, this function involves other structures in addition to the glomeruli.