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Question
In humans, urea is formed in
Options
Ureter
Liver
Spleen
kidney
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Solution
liver
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Given below is a set of five terms. Rewrite the terms in their correct order so as to be in logical sequence.
Afferent arteriole, renal vein, secondary capillary network, glomerulus, efferent arteriole.
Define the following term :
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The diagram below represents a mammalian kidney tubule (nephron) and its blood supply. Parts indicated by the guidelines 1 to 8 are as follows:
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?
Name the Following
The structural and functional units of kidney
Give two examples of the following:
Nitrogenous waste
An organ that produces urea:
Choose the odd one out in the following set and write the category for the remaining terms:
Give reason:
Excretion is a necessary process of our body.
