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प्रश्न
Name the procedure used in the working of artificial kidney.
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उत्तर
The procedure used in the working of an artificial kidney is called dialysis (specifically, hemodialysis).
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संबंधित प्रश्न
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Blood in the renal artery or renal vein (Which one has more urea ?)
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What is urethra?
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(a) circulatory system
(b) respiratory system
(c) excretory system
(d) digestive system
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(a) breath
(b) sweat
(c) urine
(d) faeces
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Excess sugar in the blood is a symptom of diabetes.
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Renal pelvis
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The kidney is composed of number of neurons.
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Name the functional units of the kidneys.
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The Renal artery and the Renal vein.
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Ureter and Urethra.
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1. U-shaped loop of Henle
2. Proximal convoluted tubule with blood capillaries
3. Bowman’s capsule
4. Afferent arteriole from the renal artery
5. Glomerulus
6. Venule to the renal vein
7. Collecting tubule
8. Distal convoluted tubule with blood capillaries Study the diagram and answer the following questions in each case:
(i) Where does ultrafiltration take place?
(ii) Which structure contains the lowest concentration of urea?
(iii) Which structure contains the highest concentration of urea?
(iv) Which structure contains the lowest concentration of glucose?
(v) Where is the most water reabsorbed?
Choose the Odd One Out:
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