Regulation of Kidney Functions
Regulation of Kidney Functions: Overview
This topic covers concepts such as Juxtaglomerular Apparatus, Renin-Angiotensin Mechanism, Antidiuretic Hormone, and Regulation of Kidney Function.
Important Questions on Regulation of Kidney Functions
In the renal tubules the permeability of the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct to water is controlled by
Match the following related to nephrons?
| Plant | Adaptation | Classified | |||
| (i) | Number | (a) | Absent or reduced | (p) | Well developed |
| (ii) | Loop of Henle | (b) | Very little into medulla | (q) | Fewer |
| (iii) | Loop of Henle extends | (c) | Majority | (r) | Long |
| (iv) | Vasa recta | (d) | Short | (s) | Deep into the medulla |
Which one of the following statement is correct respect to kidney function regulation?
A fall in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) activates
Which of the following does not favour the formation of large quantities of dilute urine
Renin is secreted by
Juxtaglomerular apparatus is made up of
The Juxta glomerular cells of kidney produce a peptide hormone called
Which hormones are related to the juxtaglomerular apparatus?
Which of the following enzymes is produced in the kidneys?
Which hormone induces the process of reabsorption from the collecting duct?
A person who is on long hunger strike and is surviving only on water will have:
Osmoregulation is carried out by
Angiotensinogen of blood is converted into angiotensin by
The enzyme responsible for converting Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II is secreted by
Chemical responsible for increase in blood pressure due renin action is
In mammals, ___monitors blood pressure.
In absence of , the disease caused is
Which three structures contribute to the formation of juxtaglomerular apparatus
Atrial Natriuretic Factor ,
