The proximal tubules of the kidney

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Question 1 of 5

The proximal tubules of the kidney

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Proximal tubules have microvilli (brush border) for reabsorption not squamous (thin segment), continuous with collecting ducts (distal), or lacking basal lamina (present). This highlights reabsorption role, key for filtrate processing, contrasting with incorrect traits.

Question 2 of 5

Facet cells

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Facet cells (surface transitional epithelium) are cuboidal/binucleated and form an osmotic barrier all true. This describes bladder lining, critical for protection, contrasting with partial traits.

Question 3 of 5

An apical brush border is associated with which of the following

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Proximal convoluted tubules (PCT) have a brush border not collecting, loop, or DCT (few microvilli). This highlights reabsorption site, critical for filtrate processing, contrasting with other segments.

Question 4 of 5

All the following hormones are secreted by the kidney EXCEPT

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Rennin' (digestive enzyme) isn't renal renin, medullipin, and EPO are. This corrects terminology, critical for renal endocrinology, contrasting with true hormones.

Question 5 of 5

Glands of Littre's

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Glands of Littre are mucous-secreting, prominent in male penile urethra, and present in female urethra all true. This describes urethral glands, key for lubrication, contrasting with partial traits.

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