To maintain the pH and ionic balance of the body fluids, the proximal convoluted tubule selectively secretes all the following into the filtrate except:

 
I. Hydrogen ion II. Potassium ion
III. Ammonia IV. Bicarbonate ion

1. I & II
2. II & III
3. II & IV
4. Only IV
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Regarding the location of kidneys:
I: They are located at the level of T12 – L2 vertebrae
II: Left kidney is slightly lower placed than the right kidney
 
1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect
 
Subtopic:  Human Kidney: Location & Cut Section |
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Identify the correct statements:
I: Each kidney of an adult human measures 10-12 cm in length, 5-7 cm in width and 2-3 cm in thickness.
II: The DCTs of many nephrons open into a straight tube called collecting duct.
III: Each nephron has two parts – the glomerulus and the renal tubule.
IV: The renal tubule begins with the proximal convoluted tubule.
 
1. Only I and II 2. Only I, II and III
3. Only II and III 4. I, II, III and IV
Subtopic:  Human Kidney: Functions | Human Kidney: Location & Cut Section |
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