Human Excretory System

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Human Excretory System: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Kidneys, Nephron, Human Excretory System, Urethra, Urinary Bladder, Ureters, Bowman's Capsule, Renal Pelvis, Glomerulus, Minor Calyx, Major Calyx, Loop of Henle, Vasa recta, Proximal Convoluted Tubule and, Renal Cortex

Important Questions on Human Excretory System

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Glomeruli are confined to 

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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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Formation of concentrated (hyperosmotic) urine in vertebrates generally depends on

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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 and 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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Consider the following:

A. Bowman's capsule

B. Loop of Henle

C. PCT

D. DCT

Which of the above is/are present in cortex region of kidney? 

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Which one of the following statements is incorrect?

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Human kidney produces how much concentrated urine than the initial filtrate formed?

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Which of the following is mainly reabsorbed from Henle's loops?

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The various parts in the following diagram absorbs different nutrients.

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Identify A,B and D in the given diagram.

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Select the total number of correct matching.
 (1) JGA  Juxtaglomerular apparatus  (2) GFR  Glomerular filtration rate  (3) PCT  Proximal conducting tube  (4) DCT  Distal convoluted tubule  (5) CT  Conducting duct  (6) ADH  Antidiuretic hormone 

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In which part of the following diagram calyces opens?

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Part B in the following diagrams contains

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Glomerulus is formed by the branching of

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Observe the following figure.

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Identify A to D in the given structure.

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Which of the following is not a part of renal tubule?

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Ducts of Bellini are present in

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Which one of the following is not a part of uriniferous tubule?

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In mammalian kidneys, Bowman's capsules or Malpighian corpuscles occur in