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प्रश्न
Complete the following sentence with appropriate word:
Besides excretion, the kidneys also carry out the important function of ______.
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उत्तर
Besides excretion, the kidneys also carry out the important function of Osmoregulation.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Explain the term haemodialysis.
Describe the structure and functioning of nephrons.
Draw the well-labelled diagram of the human excretory system
The diagram given below is that of a structure present in a human kidney.
Study the same and answer the questions that follow:

1) Name the structure represented in the diagram
2) What is the liquid entering part ‘1’ called?
Name two substances present in this liquid that are reabsorbed in the tubule.
3) What is the fluid that comes to part ‘2’ called?
Name the main nitrogenous waste in it.
4) Mention the three main steps involved in the formation of the fluid mentioned in (iii) above
5) Name the substance which may be present in the fluid in part ‘2’ if a person suffers from Diabetes mellitus.
Write True (T) or False (F) for the following statement. Rewrite the false statement in the correct form.
Excess sugar in the blood is a symptom of diabetes.
Answer the following in detail.
Describe the process of urine formation.
The process of diffusion of solvent particles from the region of less solute concentration to a region of high solute concentration through a semi-permeable membrane is known as ____________.
Given below is a list of substances - select the ones that need to be eliminated from the body.
Glucose, excess water, amino acids, urea, carbon dioxide, excess common salt, glycogen, uric acid.
Give reason:
Excretion is a necessary process of our body.
