Collecting duct does not:
I: allow reabsorption of large amount of water during concentration of urine.
II. allow passage of small amounts of urea into medullary interstitium to keep up the osmolarity.
III. play a role in the maintenance of pH and ionic balance of blood by the selective secretion of H+ and K+ ions.
1. Only I and II | 2. Only III |
3. Only II | 4. I, II and III are incorrect |
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The region of human kidney where you expect to find maximum osmolarity is:
1. at the top of the renal cortex
2. at the bottom of the renal cortex
3. at the top of the renal medulla
4. at the bottom of the renal medulla
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The urine concentrating ability of mammals and birds is correlated with the length of their:
1. | ureters | 2. | proximal convoluted tubules |
3. | distal convoluted tubules | 4. | loops of Henle |
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1. | 1200, 300 | 2. | 300, 1200 |
3. | 300, 600 | 4. | 600, 300 |
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1. Only I and II | 2. Only II and III |
3. Only I and III | 4. I, II and III |
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Aldosterone can be secreted by adrenal cortex when it is stimulated most directly by:
1. ADH | 2. Renin |
3. Angiotensin | 4. ANF |
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What acts as a check on the renin-angiotensin mechanism?
1. | ANF | 2. | ADH |
3. | Aldosterone | 4. | Erythropoietin |
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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
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