
The diagram given below is that of a structure present in a human kidney. Study the same and answer the questions that follow:

Name the structure represented in the diagram.


Important Questions on Human Excretory System
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.

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.

Differentiate between the following pairs on the basis of what is indicated in the brackets.
Ureter and Urethra [function]

The diagram given below represents an organ system in the human body. Study the same and answer the questions that follow:
(i) Identify the system.
(ii) Label the parts marked 2 and 4. Mention the function of part 5.
(iii) Name the structural and functional units of the part marked 1.
(iv) What is the fluid that accumulates in part 3? Which is the main nitrogenous waste present in it?
(v) Draw a neat, labelled diagram showing the longitudinal section of part 1.

Choose the correct answer from the four options given below:
The structural and functional units of excretion in the human kidney is the:


The figure given below shows a part of a nephron.
Answer the questions that follow:
(i) In which region of the kidney is the above structure present?
(ii) Label the parts numbered 1 to 4.
(iii) What is the technical term for the process that occurs in part 3?
(iv) Why is fluid X not called urine? Justify your answer.
(v) Draw a neat, labelled diagram of the urinary system of man.

The diagram given below is that of a structure present in a human kidney. Study the same and answer the questions that follow:
Name the substance which may be present in the fluid in part ‘2’ if a person suffers from Diabetes mellitus.
