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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 proximal end of the renal tubule is a cup like structure called ______.
JG cells of Kidney secrete ______.
Name the following:
Knot-like mass of blood capillary inside Bowman's capsule.
Given is a jumbled list of the parts of a certain body structure - Loop of Henle, Bowman's capsule, distal convoluted tubule, glomerulus, proximal convoluted tubule.
- Name the structure to which the listed parts belong.
- sequence from the starting point to where they end.
The blood flowing through the renal vein is oxygenated and normally does not contain nitrogenous waste.
Name the following:
Three types of fluids in different parts of a nephron.
Choose the odd one out in the following set and write the category for the remaining terms:
Differentiate between Malpighian capsule and Loop of Henle (location).
The figure given below represents a kidney tubule in humans and its blood supply. Study the figure and answer the questions that follow. Write specific name and numbers shown in the diagram for each answer.
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- Name the part which consists of a knot - like mass of blood capillaries.
- What is the specific name for the combination of parts shown as 5 and 3?
- Name the part which collects the glomerular filtrate.
- Where is the most water reabsorbed?
- Name the part which collects urine in the diagram shown.
- Which part lies in the medulla of the kidney?
- Which of the above parts is involved in the process of tubular secretion?
- How is hydrostatic pressure created?
- Where does ultrafiltration take place?
- Name two important constituents of urine.
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:
