EASY
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Human urine is usually acidic because
(a)Excreted plasma proteins are acidic
(b)Potassium and sodium exchange generates acidity
(c)Hydrogen ions are actively secreted into the filtrate
(d)The sodium transporter exchanges one hydrogen ion, for each sodium ion in peritubular capillaries.

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Important Questions on Excretory Products and Their Elimination
HARD
Explain the mechanism of the concentration of filtrate by Henle’s loop.

EASY
The diagram given below is that of a structure present in a human kidney. Study the same and answer the questions that follow:
What is the fluid that comes to part ‘2’ called? Name the main nitrogenous waste in it.

MEDIUM
In the given diagram of urine formation, which process occurs in X and Y?

MEDIUM
Describe the Excretory system of man giving the structure of a Nephron.

EASY
To maintain a concentration gradient in the medullary interstitium, ______

HARD
Explain the mechanism of glomerular filtration in urine formation

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Why formation of urine and its elimination is necessary in humans?

MEDIUM
The volume of glomerular filtrate produced in one minute is:

HARD
Match the following ?
List I | List II | List III | |||
(i) | High threshold substances | (a) | Not at all reabsorbed | (p) | Creatinine |
(ii) | Low threshold substances | (b) | Efficiently reabsorbed | (q) | Glucose |
(iii) | Athreshold substances | (c) | Reabsorbed in very little amounts | (r) | Urea |

EASY
Identify the part of the nephron that is impermeable to water

HARD
Match the items given in Column I with those in Column II and select the correct option given below:
Column – I | Column – II (Part | ||
Function | Part of Excretory System) | ||
a. | Ultrafiltration | i. | Henle’s loop |
b. | Concentration of urine | ii. | Ureter |
c. | Transport of urine | iii. | Urinary bladder |
d. | Storage of urine | iv. | Malpighian corpuscle |
v. | Proximal convoluted tubule |

MEDIUM
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 and hydrogen ions in
(iv) Higher blood pressure in glomerular capillaries

EASY
Human urine is usually acidic because ?

HARD
Explain the mechanism of ultrafiltration in urine formation.

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The Bowman's capsule, a part of the kidney is the site of:

EASY
Descending limb of Henle allows the reabsorption of:

MEDIUM
Discuss the statement: Countercurrent mechanism in Vasa recta helps in maintaining concentration gradient in the renal medulla.

EASY
The diagram given below is that of a structure present in a human kidney. Study the same and answer the questions that follow:
What is the liquid entering part ‘1’ called? Name two substances present in this liquid that are reabsorbed in the tubule.

MEDIUM
The glomerular filtration rate is NOT affected by

EASY
Which of the following factors is responsible for the formation of concentrated urine?

