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प्रश्न
Given below is a highly simplified diagram of the human kidney cut open longitudinally. Answer the question that follow:
Mention two functions of the kidney.

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उत्तर
Kidneys help in removing wastes or excretion and osmoregulation.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Why is it necessary to excrete waste products?
Define excretion.
The procedure of cleaning the blood of a person by using a kidney machine is known as:
(a) ketolysis
(b) hydrolysis
(c) dialysis
(d) photolysis
Answer the following in detail.
Describe the process of urine formation.
If you donate one kidney to a needy patient, would it cause any harm to you? Give reason.
Given below is a simplified diagram of the human kidney cut open longitudinally. Answer the questions that follow.
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- Define excretion.
- Why does the cortex of the kidney show a dotted appearance?
- Why does the medulla of the kidney show a striped appearance?
- Write two differences in the composition of the blood flowing through the blood vessels 'A' and 'B'.
Choose the correct option.
Visceral layer : Podocytes :: PCT : ________.
Identify the INCORRECT match.
If a plant is releasing carbon dioxide and taking in oxygen during the day, does it mean that there is no photosynthesis occurring? Justify your answer.
Name the organs that store and release the urine.

