Questions
62
The cells which line the neck and the body of the nephron are
Answer: Cuboidal and ciliated epithelial
65
The kidneys not only remove the waste products from the blood but also play a very important role in maintaining
Answer: Constant composition of the blood irrespective of the nature of the food or fluid intake
67
Haematuria is the disorder involving
Answer: The loss of blood through the urine
68
The reabsorption of glucose from the glomerular filtrate is due to
Answer: Active transport across the walls of proximal convoluted part
69
Excretion in the form of uric acid and urates in birds is helpful in
Answer: Conserving water
70
Physiologically urea is produced by the action of an enzyme
Answer: Arginase
74
The amount of urine output per day by a normal human being is
Answer: 1-1.8 liters
75
Rate of glomerular filtration per minute in an adult human being is
Answer: 425 ml
77
The process that pushes out water and other dissolved materials from blood in the glomerulus is
Answer: Ultrafiltration
78
In kidneys, urine is produced by three processes
Answer: Ultra filtration, tubular reabsorption and tubular secretion
