A diuretic:
1. causes water retention
2. increases urine output
3. prevents water excretion in the urine
4. reduces insensible water loss from the body

Subtopic:  Autoregulation of GFR |
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Identify the correctly matched pair:

1. thirst center: hypothalamus 2. macula densa: afferent arteriole
3. rennin: JG cells 4. aldosterone: adrenal medulla
Subtopic:  Autoregulation of GFR |
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Recessed central fissure on the medial surface of the kidney where its vessels, nerves and ureter pass is called as:

1. hilum 2. renal sinus
3. renal calyces 4. adrenal glands
Subtopic:  Human Kidney: Location & Cut Section |
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Glomerular capillaries are drained by:

1. efferent arteriole 2. afferent arteriole
3. vasa recta 4. peritubular capillary network
Subtopic:  Human Kidney: Functions | Human Kidney: Location & Cut Section |
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Ureters:

1. transport urine to the urethra
2. transport urine from the renal pelvis to the urinary bladder
3. collect urine directly from collecting ducts
4. are lined with squamous epithelium
Subtopic:  Human Kidney: Location & Cut Section |
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In the male, urethra serves to:
1. transport urine from kidney to bladder
2. transport sperms to ejaculatory ducts
3. store urine and sperms
4. discharge semen and urine

Subtopic:  Human Kidney: Location & Cut Section |
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The presence of which of the following in urine would be abnormal?

1. sodium 2. glucose
3. urea 4. creatinine

Subtopic:  Micturition Reflex | Disorders of Excretory System |
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The major site for the reabsorption of bicarbonate ions in the nephron is the:

1. proximal convoluted tubule 2. loop of Henle
3. distal convoluted tubule 4. Bowman’s capsule
Subtopic:  Nephron Part 1 | Nephron Part 2 |
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Urine from the major calyces in the kidney is collected by:

1. minor calyces 2. renal pelvis
3. ureters 4. renal papillae
Subtopic:  Human Kidney: Location & Cut Section |
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The functional unit of the human kidney is the:

1. glomerulus 2. Malpighian body
3. nephron 4. medullary pyramids
Subtopic:  Human Kidney: Location & Cut Section |
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