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प्रश्न
Describe the structure of the kidney with the help of a labelled diagram.
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उत्तर
Section through the kidney to show different regions The kidneys are composed of:
- an outer darker area called Cortex
- an inner lighter area called Medulla.
The microscopic structure of the kidney is formed of millions of tubules called renal tubules or nephrons.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Name the blood vessel that brings blood to the kidneys.
Name the Following
A process by which the unwanted nitrogenous wastes are eliminated from the body.
Name the Following
Thin membranous sac serving as the reservoir of urine.
Give Technical Term:
Name the organ in which urine is stored before its elimination from the body.
Complete the following sentence with appropriate word:
The process of removing the metabolic waste from the body is known as ______.
Choose the correct option.
Volume of the urine is regulated by ______.
Match the parts given in Column I with their physiological processes given in Column II.
| Column I | Column II | ||
| i. | Proximal convoluted tubule | a. | Formation of concentrated urine |
| ii. | Distal convoluted tubule | b. | Filtration of blood |
| iii. | Henle's loop | c. | Reabsorption of 70-80% of electrolytes |
| iv. | Vasa recta | d. | Ionic balance |
| v. | Malpighian body | e. | Counter mechanism |
Which blood vessel has largest amount of urea?
The renal cortex has a dotted appearance, and the Renal medulla has a striped appearance. Explain.
Detrusor muscles are present in the wall of ______.
