Description : Cuboidal epithelium with brush border of microvilli is found in (a) lining of intestine (b) ducts of salivary glands (c) proximal convoluted tubule of nephron (d) Eustachian tube
Last Answer : c) proximal convoluted tubule of nephron
Description : In a normal nephron: a. the descending loop of Henle is impermeable to water b. anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) increases the permeability of collecting ducts to water c. all the filtered ... in the proximal tubule d. nearly all the filtered protein is reabsorbed in the proximal convoluted tubule
Last Answer : nearly all the filtered protein is reabsorbed in the proximal convoluted tubule
Description : Reabsorption of useful substances from glomerular filtrate occurs in (a) collecting tube (b) loop of Henle (c) proximal convoluted tubule (d) distal convoluted tubule.
Last Answer : (c) proximal convoluted tubule
Description : Removal of proximal convoluted tubule from the nephron will be result in
Last Answer : Removal of proximal convoluted tubule from the nephron will be result in A. More concentrated urine B. ... C. No urine formation D. More diluted urine
Last Answer : Removal of proximal convoluted tubule from the nephron will be result in A. No urine formation B. ... D. No change in quality and quantity of urine
Description : The maximum amount of electrolytes and water (70 – 80 percent) from the glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed in which part of the nephron? (a) Ascending limb of loop of Henle (b) Distal convoluted tubule (c) Proximal convoluted tubule (d) Descending limb of loop of Henle
Last Answer : (c) Proximal convoluted tubule
Description : Removal of proximal convoluted tubule from the nephron will result in (a) no change in quality and quantity of urine (b) no urine formation (c) more diluted urine (d) more concentrated urine.
Last Answer : (c) more diluted urine
Description : The part of nephron involved in active reabsorption of sodium is (a) distal convoluted tubule (b) proximal convoluted tubule (c) Bowman’s capsule (d) descending limb of Henle’s loop.
Last Answer : (b) proximal convoluted tubule
Description : Assertion `:-` Proximal convoluted tubule is lined by brush-bordered cuboidal epithelium. Reason `:-` PCT is main site of selective reabsorption of us
Last Answer : Assertion `:-` Proximal convoluted tubule is lined by brush-bordered cuboidal epithelium. Reason `:-` ... D. If both Assertion & Reason are false.
Description : Which one of the following correctly explains the function of a specific part of the human nephron? (a) Podocytes : create minute spaces (slit pores) for the filtration of blood into the ... blood capillaries (d) Afferent arteriole : carries the blood away from the glomerulus towards renal vein.
Last Answer : (a) Podocytes : create minute spaces (slit pores) for the filtration of blood into the Bowman’s capsule
Description : Match the items given in column I with those in column II and select the correct option given below. Column I Column II (Function) (Part of excretory system) A. Ultrafiltration (i) Henle's loop B. Concentration (ii) Ureter of urine C. ... (ii) (iii) (c) (v) (iv) (i) (ii) (d) (v) (iv) (i) (iii)
Last Answer : (b) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
Description : Choose the correct statement about thiazide diuretics: A. They act in the proximal convoluted tubule B. They are uricosuric C. They augment corticomedullary osmotic gradient D. They induce diuresis in acidosis as well as alkalosis
Last Answer : D. They induce diuresis in acidosis as well as alkalosis
Description : The Na+ retaining action of aldosterone is exerted on the: A. Proximal convoluted tubule B. Ascending limb of loop of Henle C. Cortical diluting segment D. Distal convoluted tubul
Last Answer : D. Distal convoluted tubule
Description : Proximal and distal convoluted tubules are parts of (a) seminiferous tubules (b) nephron (c) oviduct (d) vas deferens
Last Answer : (b) nephron
Description : The final concentration of the fluid to produce a markedly hypertonic urine takes place in (a) Loop of Henle (b) Distal convoluted tubule (c) Collecting tubule (d) Both (b) and (c)
Last Answer : Ans:(c)
Description : Which one of the four parts mentioned below does not constitute a part of single uriniferous tubule? (a) Distal convoluted tubule (b) Collecting duct (c) Bowman’s capsule (d) Loop of Henle
Last Answer : (b) Collecting duct
Description : Furosemide inhibits reabsorption of sodium and chloride in (A) Proximal convoluted tubules (B) Loop of Henle (C) Distal convoluted tubules (D) Collecting ducts
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : The primary site of action of thiazide diuretics is: A. Proximal tubule B. Ascending limb of loop of Henle C. Cortical diluting segment D. Collecting ducts
Last Answer : C. Cortical diluting segment
Description : Assertion `:-` Antidiuretic hormone, increases the water permeability of distal convoluted tubule. Reason `:-` In the absence of ADH, water re-absorpt
Last Answer : Assertion `:-` Antidiuretic hormone, increases the water permeability of distal convoluted tubule. Reason ... . If both Assertion & Reason are false.
Description : Which of the following causes an increase in sodium reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule
Last Answer : Which of the following causes an increase in sodium reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule ... levels D. Decrease in antidiuretic hormone levels
Description : The fluid reaching the distal convoluted tubule from the ascending limb of Henle's loop is (a) isotonic in respect of plasma (b) hypotonic in respect of plasma (c) hypertonic in respect of plasma (d) variable
Last Answer : Ans:(a)
Description : Anti-diuretic diuretic hormone (ADH) a. is synthesized by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland b. is released by neurosecretion c. its secretion is increased by a low plasma osmolarity d. increases the permeability of the distal convoluted tubule
Last Answer : is released by neurosecretion
Description : Which of the following causes an increase in sodium reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule? (a) Increase in aldosterone levels (b) Increase in antidiuretic hormone levels (c) Decrease in aldosterone levels (d) Decrease in antidiuretic hormone levels
Last Answer : (a) Increase in aldosterone levels
Description : Which one of the following statements in regard to the excretion by the human kidneys is correct? (a) Descending limb of loop of Henle is impermeable to water. (b) Distal convoluted tubule is ... reabsorbed by the renal tubules. (d) Ascending limb of loop of Henle is impermeable to electrolytes.
Last Answer : (c) Nearly 99 per cent of the glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed by the renal tubules.
Description : The Na+-Cl– symport in the early distal convoluted tubule of the kidney is inhibited by: A. Thiazides B. Metolazone C. Xipamide D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : What structure is between the proximal and distal convoluted tubules?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : Aldosterone increases reabsorption of sodium in (A) Proximal convoluted tubules (B) Ascending limb of loop of Henle (C) Descending limb of loop of Henle (D) Distal convoluted tubules
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : True statements about aldosterone include: a. secretion is mainly under the control of adrenocorticotrophic (ACTH) hormone secretion b. increases hepatic gluconeogenesis c. its secretion is stimulated by angiotensin d. in the kidney, mainly acts on the proximal convoluted tubules
Last Answer : its secretion is stimulated by angiotensin
Description : Each nephron open into a large tubule called?
Last Answer : Collecting duct
Description : Inhibition of carbonic anhydrase results in (a) Abolition of NaHCO3 reabsorption in proximal tubule (b) Enhanced of NaHCO3 reabsorption in proximal tubule (c) Enhanced NAHCO3 secretion in distal tubule (d) None of the above
Last Answer : Ans: A
Description : The following occur in the proximal tubules of the nephron: a. reabsorption of all glucose b. reabsorption of most water c. secretion of bicarbonate d. active reabsorption of sodium
Last Answer : active reabsorption of sodium
Description : Brush border is characteristic of
Last Answer : Brush border is characteristic of A. Neck of nephron B. Collecting tube C. Proximal convoluted tubule D. All the above
Last Answer : Brush border is characteristic of A. Neck of nephron B. Collecting tube C. Proximal convoluted tubule D. All of the above
Description : Antidiuretic hormone (A) Is secreted by hypothalamus (B) Secretion is increased when osmolality of plasma decreases (C) Increases obligatory reabsorption of water (D) Acts on distal convoluted tubules and collecting ducts
Description : Which one of the following is not a part of a renal pyramid? (a) Peritubular capillaries (b) Convoluted tubules (c) Collecting ducts (d) Loop of Henle
Last Answer : (b) Convoluted tubules
Description : The following diuretic acts on the luminal membrane of distal tubule and collecting ducts to inhibit electrogenic Na+ reabsorption so that K+ excretion is diminished and bicarbonate excretion is enhanced: A. Xipamide B. Isosorbide C. Triamterene D. Spironolactone
Last Answer : C. Triamterene
Description : Secretion of K+ in the late distal tubule and collecting ducts of kidney depends on: A. Intracellular K+ content B. Unabsorbed Na+ load presented to the distal segment C. Aldosterone level D. All of the above
Description : Which part of the nephron in human kidney, serves the function of reabsorption of certain substances? (a) Glomerulus (b) Bowmans Capsule (c) Tubules (d) collecting duct
Last Answer : (c) Tubules
Description : What is the embryonic characteristic that evolutionarily makes echinoderms proximal to chordates?
Last Answer : Echinoderms and chordates are deuterostomes, i.e., in their embryonic development the blastopore turns into the anus. All other animals with complete digestive system are protostomes, i. ... digestive tube that appears in the embryonic development. Phylum Echinodermata - Image Diversity: blastopore
Description : Which of the following is not produced by the brush border cells of the intestinal mucosa.
Last Answer : Which of the following is not produced by the brush border cells of the intestinal mucosa. A. dipeptidases B. nucleosidases C. lipases D. staeapsin
Description : Colummer Epithelium with microvilli or Brush Border is present in :-
Last Answer : Colummer Epithelium with microvilli or Brush Border is present in :- A. Gall Bladder B. Stomach C. Appemdix D. Pharynx
Description : Guargum limits post-prandial glycaemia by: A. Inhibiting intestinal brush border α-glucosidases B. Slowing carbohydrate absorption from intestine C. Releasing incretins from the intestine D. Promoting uptake of glucose into skeletal muscles
Last Answer : B. Slowing carbohydrate absorption from intestin
Description : he following antidiabetic drug inhibits intestinal brush border α-glucosidase enzymes: A. Acarbose B. Pioglitazone C. Metformin D. Guargum
Last Answer : A. Acarbose
Description : Lining of intestine of man is (a) Ciliated (b) Keratinized (c) Brush border (d) All the above
Last Answer : (c) Brush border
Description : What is the tube for collecting blood from cholestech?
Last Answer : What is the answer ?
Description : Which of the following illustrations is not based on the principle of pressure? (a) Swelling of raisins in water (b) Collecting lotion with an eye dropper (c) Bursting of a cycle tube in summer (d) Rise I water in a drinking straw
Description : Webbed neck is a characteristic of – (1) Down's syndrome (2) Turner's syndrome (3) Klinefelter's syndrome (4) Cri-du-chat syndrome
Last Answer : (2) Turner's syndrome Explanation: A webbed neck, or pterygium colli deformity, is a congenital skin fold that runs along the sides of the neck down to the shouldersit is a feature of Turner ... Syndrome (TS) is a condition in which a female is partly or completely missing an X chromosome.
Description : .A common characteristic of all vertebrates without exception is (a) the division of body into head, neck, trunk and tail (b) their body covered with an exoskeleton (c) the possession of two pairs of functional appendages (d) the presence of well-developed skull
Last Answer : (d) the presence of well-developed skull.
Description : Webbed neck is a characteristic of (1) Down’s syndrome (2) Turner’s syndrome (3) Klinefelter’s syndrome (4) Cri–du–chat syndrome
Last Answer : Turner’s syndrome