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प्रश्न
Write down the functional activity of the following parts:
Vasa recta
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उत्तर
It serves as a countercurrent exchanger, maintaining the concentration gradient in the renal medulla.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
The capillary network formed by a terminal branch of the renal artery is the ______.
Identify the CORRECT combinations in the given table.
| Part of nephron | Location | Function | |
| i. | Malpighian body | Cortex | Filtering blood |
| ii. | Proximal convoluted tubule | Cortex | Absorption of useful substances |
| iii. | Distal convoluted tubule | Only Medulla | Absorption of urea by action of ADH |
| iv. | Collecting duct | Either Cortex or Medulla | Collection of urine |
Structural unit of kidney are called ______.
A nephron consists of ______
Which of the following statement is NOT true about Loop of Henle?
The statement given below is false. Rewrite the correct form of the statement by changing the underlined word.
A pair of renal arteries branch off from the vena cava and enter the kidney.
The statement given below is false. Rewrite the correct form of the statement by changing the underlined word.
The glomerular filtrate is collected in Bowman's capsule after the process of reabsorption.
Write down the functional activity of the following parts:
Collecting duct
Match the items in Column I with those in Column II and write down the matching pairs.
| Column I | Column II | ||
| (a) | Bowman's capsule | (i) | Renal artery |
| (b) | Contains more CO2 and less urea | (ii) | Regulates amount of water excreted |
| (c) | Antidiuretic hormone | (iii) | Renal vein |
| (d) | Contains more urea | (iv) | Glomerulus |
Assertion A: Nephrons are of two types: Cortical & 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:
