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Approximately what percentage of cardiac output flows through the renal system per minute?
 
  a. 10
  b. 20
  c. 30
  d. 40

Question 2

The functional unit of the kidney is the
 
  a. loop of Henle.
  b. proximal tubule.
  c. glomerulus.
  d. nephron.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D





 

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