Human urine is usually acidic because?
 

1. hydrogen ions are actively secreted into the filtrate.
2. the sodium transporter exchanges one hydrogen ion for each sodium ion, in peritubular capillaries.
3. excreted plasma proteins are acidic
4. Potassium and sodium exchange generates acidity
Subtopic:  Formation of Urine |
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Removal of the proximal convoluted tubule from the nephron will result in:

1. more diluted urine
2. more concentrated urine
3. no change in the quality and quantity of urine
4. no urine formation

Subtopic:  Nephron Part 1 | Formation of Urine |
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Which one of the following statement with regards to the excretion by the human kidneys is correct?

1. Descending limb of Loop of Henle is impermeable to water
2. Distal convoluted tubule is incapable of reabsorbing HCO3
3. Nearly 99 per cent of the glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed
by the renal tubules
4. Ascending limb of Loop of Henle is impermeable to electrolytes

Subtopic:  Formation of Urine |
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AIPMT - 2010
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