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In the diagram of excretory system of human beings given below, different parts have been indicated by alphabets choose the answer in which these alphabets have been correctly matched with the parts which they represent:-
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Nitrogenous waste products are eliminated mainly as :-
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Ammonia is the main nitrogenous excretory material in :-
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The blood vessel taking blood towards Bowman's capsule is :-
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Each kidney of an adult human measures :-
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Read the following statements about human excretory system and choose the correct option accordingly.
I. Kidneys are reddish brown and beanshaped structure.
II. Kidneys are situated between the last thoracic to third lumbar vertebra.
III. Each kidney of an adult human measures 10-12 cm in length, 5-7 cm in width, 2-3 cm thickness, and average weight 120-170 gram.
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In mammals the urinary bladder opens into:-
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Which of the following is not a function of kidney?
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Urea is derived from:-
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Animals which excrete large amount of ammonia are:-
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Ureotelic animals are those in which the main nitrogenous waste product is:-
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Excretory product of mammals is:-
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Malpighian corpuscles occur in:-
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Brush border epithelium is characteristic of:-
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In cockroach, the excretory product is:-
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Ornithine cycle operates in :-
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Ornithine cycle performs:-
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Uriniferous tubules occur in:-
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Identify A to D in the given structure and choose the correct option accordingly.
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The two kidneys lie in man:-
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Vasa recta are tubular capillaries around:-
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Diameter of the renal afferent vessel is:-
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Choose the mismatched part of nephron with their function.
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A notch present on the medial side of kidney is known as:-
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Which is false?
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The snakes living in deserts are mainly:-
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Which one is not the function of kidney?
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Ammonia is the chief excretory substance in:
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One of the following excrete urea:-
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Uric acid excretion is an adaptation for:-
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Out of the four parts given below, which parts play significant role in forming concentrated urine in human ?
I. Loop of Henle II. Glomerulus III. Bowman's capsule IV. Vasa recta The correct option is
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Which is absent in Glomerular filtrate?
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Urine formed by nephrons is ultimately carried to ....A... where it is stored till a voluntary signal is given by the ...B... . This signal is initiated by ...C... of urinary bladder. Choose the correct option for A, B and C.
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Conversion of ammonia to urea is done by… Cycle :-
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The movement of ions against the concentration gradient will be:-
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Correct order of excretory organs in Cockroach, Earthworm and Rabbit respectively :-
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Which one of the following body functions is not performed by kidneys?
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Nitrogen is excreted in mammals in the form of :-
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Which one of the four parts mentioned below does not constitute a part of a single uriniferous tubule?
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The correct pairing sequene is: Match the following Column-I
with Column-II:
| Column-I | Column-II |
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| (A) | Loop of Henle | | (B) | Renal artery | | (C) | Proximal convoluted tubule | | (D) | Glomerulus | | (E) | Distal convoluted tubule |
| | (I) | Carries blood to the kidney | | (II) | Area where a considerable amount of reabsorption takes place | | (III) | Main area of K⁺, H⁺ secretion | | (IV) | Filtration of blood | | (V) | Plays a role in concentration of urine |
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Which of the following is not a function of kidneys?
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Aquatic reptiles are :-
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During micturition :-
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Which of the following are uricotelic animals?
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Duct of Bellini opens on :-
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Loop of Henle is associated with :-
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Uric acid is the main excretory product in :-
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Which of the following is metabolic waste of protein metabolism?
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The most abundant, harmful and universal waste product of metabolism is:-
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Blood vessel leading into Bowman's capsule are called :-
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A man has taken large amount of protein in his diet. He will excrete more of:-
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Reabsorption of useful substances from glomerular filtrate occurs in:-
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Occurrence of excess urea in blood due to kidney failure is:-
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Total filtrate formed in 24 hours in human kidney is:-
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In kidney, glomerulus is involved in:-
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The mechanism of urine formation in nephron involves :-
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Glucose is taken back from glomerular filtrate through:-
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Reabsorption of chloride ions from glomerular filtrate in kidney tubule occurs by :-
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Main functions of kidney is :-
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The afferent arteriole diameter is more than efferent arteriole helps in :-
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Which part of nephron is affected by aldosterone?
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Concentration of urine depends upon which organ:-
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Which one does not filter out from blood to Bowman's capsule in glomerular ultrafiltration?
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The net pressure gradient that causes the fluid to filter out of the glomeruli into the capsule is :-
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Hemodialysis helps in the patient having :-
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Water reabsorption in the distal parts of kidney tubules is regulated by :-
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Due to insufficient filtration in the Bowman's capsule, all are likely to happen except :-
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Urinary excretion of Na⁺ is regulated by :-
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In the kidney, the formation of urine involve the following processes arranged as:-
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What for the ascending limb of Loop of Henle is permeable?
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If ADH level of blood is less :-
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Human urine as compared to human blood is normally :-
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Main function of glomerulus is :-
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Absorption of H₂O in DCT is controlled by :-
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Glomerular hydrostatic pressure is present in:
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Absorption of Na+ and K⁺ ions does not occur in:
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Liquid which collects in the cavity of Bowman's Capsule is :-
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Loop of Henle is primarily meant for absorption of :-
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Blood dialysis is called :-
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The complete reabsorption of glucose takes place in :-
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A condition of failure of kidney to form urine is called :-
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Diuresis is the condition in which:-
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Choose the incorrect matched pair?
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In diabetes insipidus the patient drinks more water as there is urinary loss of:-
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Uremia is a disease when there is an excess of:
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Choose incorrectly matched option with respect to chemical composition of urine:
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Stimulation of voiding of urine occur in bladder at :
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Which substance is used mainly in kidney function test?
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The appearance of albumin in the urine is most likely due to :-
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Kidney crystals are solid clusters of :-
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Identify the correct set of statements :-
(a) Bowman's capsule along with Glomerulus is called Malpighian body or renal corpuscle
(b) PCT is the most coiled part of nephron.
(c) Malpighian corpuscles, PCT and Henle's loop of nephron are situated in the cortical part of kidney.
(d) In juxta medullary nephrons, the loop of Henles is very long and runs deep into the medulla.
(e) A minute vessels of peritubular capillary network runs antiparallel to the Henle's loop called vasa recta.
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Why do we pass more urine in wet and cold season?
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Which of the following causes an increase in sodium reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule?
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Removal of proximal convoluted tubule from the nephron will result in:
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Human urine is usually acidic because :-
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In mammals, which blood vessel would normally carry largest amount of urea ?
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The part of nephron involved in active reabsorption of sodium is :-
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A decrease in blood pressure / volume will not cause the release of :-
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Which of the following statements is correct?
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Match the items given in Column-I with those in Column-II and select the correct option given below:
| Column-I | Column-II |
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| (A) | Glycosuria | | (B) | Gout | | (C) | Renal calculi | | (D) | Glomerular nephritis |
| | (I) | Accumulation of uric acid in joints | | (II) | Mass of crystallised salts within the kidney | | (III) | Inflammation in glomeruli | | (IV) | Presence of glucose in urine |
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Match the items given in Column-I with those in Column-II and select the correct option given below:
(Function) with (Part of Excretory System):
| Column-I | Column-II |
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| (A) | Ultrafiltration | | (B) | Concentration of urine | | (C) | Transport of urine | | (D) | Storage of urine |
| | (I) | Henle's loop | | (II) | Ureter | | (III) | Urinary bladder | | (IV) | Malpighian corpuscle | | (V) | Proximal convoluted tubule |
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Uric acid is formed by :-
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Which of the following factors is responsible for the formation of concentrated urine?
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Use of an artificial kidney during hemodialysis may result in :-
(a) Nitrogenous waste build-up in the body
(b) Non-elimination of excess potassium ions
(c) Reduced absorption of calcium ions from gastro-intestinal tract
(d) Reduced RBC production
Which of the following options is the most appropriate?
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Match the following parts of a nephron with their function:-Select the correct option from the following
with :
| Column-I | Column-II |
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| (A) | Descending limb of Henle's loop | | (B) | Proximal convoluted tubule | | (C) | Ascending limb of Henle's loop | | (D) | Distal convoluted tubule |
| | (I) | Reabsorption of salts only | | (II) | Reabsorption of water only | | (III) | Conditional reabsorption of sodium ion and water | | (IV) | Reabsorption of ion, water and organic nutrients |
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Match the items in Column-I with those in Column-II :- Select the correct option from the following
with :
| Column-I | Column-II |
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| (A) | Podocytes | | (B) | Protonephridia | | (C) | Nephridia | | (D) | Renal calculi |
| | (I) | Crystallised oxalates | | (II) | Annelids | | (III) | Amphioxus | | (IV) | Filtration slits |
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Which of the following would help in prevention of diuresis ?
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The increase in osmolarity from outer to inner medullary interstitium is maintained due to :-
(i) Close proximity between Henle's loop and vasa recta
(ii) Counter current mechanism
(iii) Selective secretion of HCO3 and hydrogen ions in PCT
(iv) Higher blood pressure in glomerular capillaries
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Select the correct statement :-
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Nitrogenous waste is excreted in the form of pellet or paste by :-
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Select the correct statements. (a) Angiotensin II activates the cortex of adrenal gland to release aldosterone. (b) Aldosterone leads to increase in blood pressure. (c) ANF acts as a check on renin-angiotensin mechanism. (d) ADH causes vasodilation. (e) Vasopressin is released from adenohypophysis.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :-
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Given below are statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A : Nephrons are of two types : Cortical & Juxta medullary, based on their relative position in cortex and medulla.
Reason R : Juxta medullary nephrons have short loop of Henle whereas, cortical nephrons have longer loop of Henle.
In the light of the above statements,
choose the correct answer from the options given below :-
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Which of the following statements are correct? A. An excessive loss of body fluid from the body switches off osmoreceptors. B. ADH facilitates water reabsorption to prevent diuresis. C. ANF causes vasodilation. D. ADH causes increase in blood pressure. E. ADH is responsible for decrease in GFR.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Arrange the events of Renin - Angiotensin mechanism in correct sequence. (A) Activation of JG cells and release of renin. (B) Angiotensin II activates release of aldosterone. (C) Fall in glomerular blood pressure. (D) Reabsorption of Na+ and water from distal convoluted tubule. (E) Angiotensinogen is converted to Angiotensin I and then to Angiotensin II.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :-
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Assertion (A) : Ascending limb of loop of Henle is impermeable to water and allows transport of electrolytes actively or passively.
Reason (R) : Dilution of filtrate takes place due to efflux of electrolytes in the medullary fluid.
In the light of the above statements,
choose the correct answer from the options given below :-
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Statement-I: In the nephron, the descending limb of loop of Henle is impermeable to water and permeable to electrolytes.
Statement-II: The proximal convoluted tubule is lined by simple columnar brush border epithelium and increases the surface area for reabsorption.
In the light of the above statements,
choose the correct answer from the options given below :-
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Choose the correct statement given below regarding juxta medullary nephron.
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Statement-I : Concentrated urine is formed due to counter current mechanism in nephron.
Statement-II : Counter current mechanism helps to maintain osmotic gradient in the medullary interstitium.
In the light of the above statements,
choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
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Ureter, blood vessels and nerves enter in to the kidney through :-
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Excretory organ in prawn is
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Which of the following condition can activate the JG cells to release renin?
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Match the following : Column-I with Column-II:
| Column-I | Column-II |
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| (A) | PCT | | (B) | DCT | | (C) | Descending | | (D) | Ascending | | (E) | Collecting |
| | (I) | Selective secretion of H⁺ and K⁺ ions. | | (II) | 70-80 percent of electrolytes and water reabsorbed | | (III) | Allow passage of limb small amount of urea. | | (IV) | Permeable to water limb | | (V) | Permeable to salts duct |
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Which of the following part of Nephron is situated in the cortex of kidney?
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Kidney stone is formed of: -
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The Glomerular capillary blood pressure causes filtration of blood through?
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Which of the following substances are absorbed by passive transport?
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Which of the following play a significant role in the maintenance of high osmolarity of medulla interstitial fluid?
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Maximum reabsorption of Na+ and water takes place in which segment of Nephron?
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Which of the following hormone causes vaso-constriction?
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Excretion of Na⁺ in urine is elevated by: -
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The presence of ketone bodies in urine are indicative of?
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Which of nitrogenous waste is eliminated through saliva?
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Urine of a human being suffering from diabetes insipidus is:-
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In the diagram of excretory system of human beings given below, different parts have been indicated by alphabets choose the answer in which these alphabets have been correctly matched with the parts which they represent :-
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In human minor calyces number is :-
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Medial surface of kidney are ________while lateral surface is___
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How many of the following chordates have flame cells as excretory organ. Planaria, Ascaris, Amphioxus, Tapeworm, Nereis, Scoliodon.
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Read statements A-D :-
(A) When some one drinks lot of water, ADH release is decreased. (B) Exposure to cold temperature suppress ADH release (C) Caffeine in Tea and coffee increase sodium absorption from DCT and collecting ducts (D) ADH also cause vasodilation Which statements are correct
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The human kidney :
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Layers between the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule through which the filtration takes place are I. endothelium of the glomerular blood vessel. II. middle lamella. III. basement membrane between the endothelium of glomerular blood vessels and epithelium of the Bowman's capsule. IV. epithelium of the Bowman's capsule.
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Large amount of water is ....A... from collecting duct to produce ...B... urine. This segment allows passage of small amounts of ...C... into interstitium of medulla to keep up the osmolarity. Here, A, B and C refers to
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Suppose you are developing a new drug, and have found that when it is administered in humans there is a substantial increase in the volume of urine produced. When you administer antidiuretic hormone (ADH or vasopressin) at the same time, the volume of urine returns to normal. Which hypothesis best fits these observations? The new drug?
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In a comparison of amounts of urea in human urine, the largest amount of urea would be found with a diet very rich in :-
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Identify the correct match from the Column-I, Column-II and Column-III:
| Column-I | Column-II | Column-III |
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| (A) | PCT | | (B) | Inner wall of Bowman's capsule | | (C) | Thin ascending segment of loop of Henle | | (D) | DCT |
| | (I) | Podocytes | | (II) | Simple squamous epithelium | | (III) | Cuboidal epithelium with less brush border | | (IV) | Cuboidal epithelium with more brush border |
| | (P) | Small amount of urea enter into it | | (Q) | Conditional reabsorption | | (R) | Part of filtration membrane | | (S) | Maximum reabsorption of salt and electrolytes |
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During hemodialysis process :- I. blood drained from a convenient artery and anticoagulant is added (heparin). II. removal of nitrogenous waste from blood. III. blood is passed through a coiled porous cellophane membrane of tube bathing in dialysis fluid.IV. blood is mixed with anti heparin and passed into vein.
Arrange the steps :-
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Which of the following statement is/are true? I. Glomerular filtrate is isotonic to plasma. II. When the urine passes into collecting tubule, it becomes hypotonic. III. Filtrate is isotonic in proximal convoluted tubule. IV. Filtrate becomes more and more hypotonic as it passes through descending limb of Henle's loop. Choose the correct option :-
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Which of the following features activates the JG cells? I. Fall in Glomerular blood pressure II. Fall in Glomerular blood flow III. Fall in GFR Choose the correct option
(1) I and II
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Which of the following is responsible for excretion of dilute urine ?
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When a person is suffering from poor renal absorption which one of the following factor will not help in maintenance of blood volume?
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In response to decrease in blood volume and blood pressure which of the following does not occur?
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Indicate whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
a. Micturition is carried out by a reflex. b. ADH helps in water elimination, making the urine hypotonic. c. Protein-free fluid is filtered from blood plasma into the Bowman's capsule. d. Henle's loop plays on important role in concentrating the urine. e. Glucose is actively reabsorbed in the proximal convoluted tubule.
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Read the following points :-
(i) Increases GFR (ii) Increases B.P. (iii) Decreases blood volume (iv) Increases aldosterone secretion (v) Vasoconstrictor (vi) Increases Na⁺ excretion How many points are correct about Angiotensin II?
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The amount of glucose present in urine of normal man is :-
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You and your study partner want to draw the pathway that controls the reabsorption of sodium ion when blood pressure falls. Which of the following is the correct sequence of events?
(a) Aldosterone is released (b) Kidney tubules reabsorb Na⁺ (c) Renin is released (d) Juxtaglomerular apparatus (JGA) recognizes a drop in blood pressure. (e) Angiotensin II is produced
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Ketonuria is :-
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Which of the following statements are not incorrect?
(i) Liver, the largest gland in our body secretes cholesterol, degrade steroid hormones, vitamins and drugs
(ii) Sebaceous glands eliminate certain substances like urea, sterols and sebum
(iii) Sweat produced by sweat glands is a oily fluid containing NaCl
(iv) In uremic patients urea and glucose can be removed by a process called haemodialysis
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I. ADH II. Renin-angiotensin III. ANF IV. Counter-current mechanism Choose the option containing factors, which regulates the osmoregulation of body fluids
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An increase in the body fluid volume can switch off the ...A... and ...B... the ADH release. In this way complete the ..C.... . Choose the correct option for A, B and C.
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Match the Column-I with Column-II:
| Column-I | Column-II |
|---|
| (A) | Ammonotelism | | (B) | Bowman's capsule | | (C) | Micturition | | (D) | Uricotelism | | (E) | ADH |
| | (I) | Birds | | (II) | Water reabsorption | | (III) | Bony fish | | (IV) | Urinary bladder | | (V) | Renal tubule |
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Angiotensinogen is a protein produced and secreted by –
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A person who is on a long hunger strike and is surviving only on water, will have :-
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Consider the following four statement (a-d) about certain desert animals such as kangaroo rat :-
(a) They have dark colour and excrete solid urine
(b) They do not drink water, breathe at a slow rate to conserve water and have their body covered with thick hairs
(c) They feed on dry seeds and do not require drinking water
(d) They excrete very concentrated urine and do not use water to regulate body temperature
Which two of the above statements for such animals are true?
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Uric acid is the chief nitrogenous component of the excretory products of :-
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What will happen if the stretch receptors of the urinary bladder wall are totally removed?
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Which one of the following statements in regard to the excretion by the human kidneys is correct?
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The principal nitrogenous excretory compound in humans is synthesised:-
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Which one of the following is not a part of a renal pyramid ?
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Which one of the following correctly explains the function of a specific part of a human nephron?
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Uricotelic mode of passing out nitrogenous wastes is found in :-
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Which one of the following statements is correct with respect to kidney function regulation ?
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The maximum amount of electrolytes and water (70 –80 percent) from the glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed in which part of the nephron?
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A fall in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) activates:
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Figure shows human urinary system with structures labelled A to D. Select option which correctly identifies them and gives their characteristics and/or functions :-