Which one of the following option gives the correct categorization of six animals according to the type of nitrogenous wastes (A, B, C), they give out ?

A

B

C

Ammonotelic

Ureotelic

Uricotelic

1.

Aquatic Amphibia

Frogs, Humans

Pigeon, Lizards, Cockroach

2.

Aquatic Amphibia

Cockroach, Humans

Frog, Pigeon, Lizards

3.

Pigeon, Humans

Aquatic Amphibia, Lizards

Cockroach, Frog

4.

Frog, Lizards

Aquatic Amphibia, Humans

Cockroach, Pigeon

Subtopic:  Nitrogenous Excretory Products |
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In majority of the nephrons, the loop of Henle:
1. is absent
2. extends only a little into the medulla
3. extends deep into the medulla
4. is associated with a highly developed vasa recta

Subtopic:  Nephron Part 1 | Nephron Part 2 |
 80%
Level 1: 80%+
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The location of kidneys in humans can be best described as:

1. between last thoracic and third lumbar vertebra close to dorsal inner wall of abdominal cavity
2. between last thoracic and third lumbar vertebra close to ventral inner wall of abdominal cavity
3. between 10th thoracic and third lumbar vertebra close to dorsal inner wall of abdominal cavity
4. between 10th thoracic and third lumbar vertebra close to ventral inner wall of abdominal cavity
Subtopic:  Human Kidney: Location & Cut Section |
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Level 1: 80%+
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Urination will be caused by simultaneous:

1. contraction of smooth muscle of bladder and relaxation of urethral sphincter
2. relaxation of smooth muscle of bladder and contraction of urethral sphincter
3. contraction of smooth muscle of bladder and urethral sphincter
4. relaxation of smooth muscle of bladder and urethral sphincter
Subtopic:  Micturition Reflex |
 88%
Level 1: 80%+
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During concentration of urine, NaCl is returned to medullary interstitium by:
1. Ascending limb of Loop of Henle
2. Descending limb of Loop of Henle
3. Ascending limb of Vasa Recta
4. Descending limb of Vasa Recta

Subtopic:  Concentration of Urine: I | Concentration of Urine: II |
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Level 3: 35%-60%
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During the counter current mechanism, small amount of urea from interstitium enters:
1. the collecting duct
2. the thin segment of ascending limb of loop of Henle
3. the ascending limb of vasa recta
4. the descending limb of vasa recta

Subtopic:  Concentration of Urine: I | Concentration of Urine: II |
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What acts as a check on the renin-angiotensin mechanism?

1. ANF 2. ADH
3. Aldosterone 4. Erythropoietin
Subtopic:  Concentration of Urine |
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Level 1: 80%+
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Consider the two statements:

I: The process of filtration at Malpighian body is regarded as ultrafiltration.
II: Blood is filtered so finely that all constituents of plasma pass into the lumen of Bowman’s capsule.
 
1.  Both I and II are correct and II explains I
2.  Both I and II are correct but II does not explain I
3.  I is correct but II is incorrect
4.  I is incorrect but II is correct
Subtopic:  Human Kidney: Location & Cut Section | Formation of Urine |
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Level 2: 60%+
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Presence of ketonuria and glycosuria is indicative of:

1. Renal failure 2. Diabetes mellitus
3. Nephrotic syndrome 4. Renal stones
Subtopic:  Disorders of Excretory System |
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Level 1: 80%+
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JG cells can be activated to release renin by all the following except:
1. A fall in glomerular blood flow
2. A fall in glomerular blood pressure
3. An increase in venous return to the heart
4. A fall in GFR

Subtopic:  Concentration of Urine |
 85%
Level 1: 80%+
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