Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Given below is a highly simplified diagram of the human kidney cut open longitudinally. Answer the question that follow:
Why does the cortex of the kidney show a dotted appearance?
Advertisements
Solution
As the cortex region contains numerous nephrons or kidney tubules, therefore, it shows a dotted appearance.
RELATED QUESTIONS
The diagram given alongside is that of a structure present in a human kidney:
Study the same and answer the questions that follow:
- Name the structure represented in the diagram.
- What is the liquid entering part ‘1’ called?
Name two substances present in this liquid that are reabsorbed in the tubule - What is the fluid that comes to part ‘2’ called? Name the main nitrogenous waste in it.
- Mention the three main steps involved in the formation of the fluid mentioned in (c) above.
- Name the substance which may be present in the fluid in part ‘2’ if a person suffers from Diabetes mellitus
Name a waste gas released by the plants only during the day time.
If a patient is out on dialysis, he is most likely suffering from a severe ailment of the ______.
Explain the difference between the excretory system of humans and plants.
Study the diagram given alongside and then answer the question that follow:
Name the stages involved in the formation of urine.
Differentiate between:
Renal cortex and Renal medulla.
Draw a labeled diagram of the human kidney as seen in a longitudinal section.
Answer the following question.
Birds are uricotelic in nature. Give reason.
The number of ATP molecules required to produce one molecule of urea from the omithine cycle.
The CORRECT match is ______.
