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प्रश्न
Define the following term:
Osmoregulation
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उत्तर
The kidney while removing wastes like urea from the blood also regulates its composition, i.e., the percentage of water and salts. This function is called osmoregulation.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Write the functions of Kidney
If a patient is out on dialysis, he is most likely suffering from a severe ailment of the:
(a) circulatory system
(b) respiratory system
(c) excretory system
(d) digestive system
Write down the functional activity of the following parts,
Renal artery ………………
Why is it necessary to maintain a normal osmotic concentration of the blood?
Explain in your own words with suitable examples.
How is excretion in plants useful to human beings?
Choose the odd one out in the following series:
Renal fat, renal capsule, nerve.
The following diagram represents a mammalian kidney tubule (nephron) and its blood supply.
Parts indicated by the guidelines 1to 8 are as follows:
1. Afferent arteriole from renal artery
2. Efferent arteriole
3. Bowman's capsule
4. Glomerulus
5. Proximal convoluted tubule with blood capillaries
6. Distal convoluted tubule with blood capillaries
7. Collecting tubule
8. U-shaped loop of Henle
Study the diagram and answer the question that follow:
Where is most water reabsorbed ?
Study the diagram given alongside and then answer the question that follow:
Name the stages involved in the formation of urine.
What is the purpose of making urine in the human body?
