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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs reduce the diuretic action of furosemide by: A. Preventing prostaglandin mediated intrarenal haemodynamic actions B. Blocking the action in ascending limb of loop ... C. Enhancing salt and water reabsorption in distal tubule D. Increasing aldosterone secretion
Last Answer : A. Preventing prostaglandin mediated intrarenal haemodynamic actions
Description : Thiazide diuretics enhance K+ elimination in urine primarily by: A. Inhibiting proximal tubular K+ reabsorption B. Inhibiting Na+ K+-2Cl- cotransport in the ascending limb of loop of Henle C ... in the distal tubular fluid to exchange with interstitial K+ D. Potentiating the action of aldosterone
Last Answer : C. Increasing the availability of Na+ in the distal tubular fluid to exchange with interstitial K
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 : 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 : Amiloride inhibits K+ excretion in the distal tubules and collecting ducts by blocking: A. Electrogenic K+ channels B. Electrogenic Na+ channels C. Nonelectrogenic Na+-Cl– symport D. H+K+ATPase
Last Answer : B. Electrogenic Na+ channels
Description : Obligatory reabsorption of water (A) Is about 50% of the total tubular reabsorption of water (B) Is increased by antidiuretic hormone (C) Occurs in distal convoluted tubules (D) Is secondary to reabsorption of solutes
Description : What structure is between the proximal and distal convoluted tubules?
Last Answer : Need answer
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 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 : 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 : Thiazide diuretics inhibit (A) Carbonic anhydrase (B) Aldosterone secretion (C) ADH secretion (D) Sodium reabsorption in distal tubules
Description : The following is true of mannitol except: A. It inhibits solute reabsorption in the thick ascending limb of loop of Henle B. It is contraindicated in patients with increased intracranial tension C. It ... acute left ventricular failure D. It is not used to treat cardiac or hepatic or renal edema
Last Answer : B. It is contraindicated in patients with increased intracranial tension
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 : 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 : 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 : The following are true about aldosterone: a. it is secreted by the adrenal medulla b. its secretion is stimulated by decreased blood volume c. it stimulates active reabsorption of sodium in the distal renal tubules. d. it causes increased secretion of potassium by the distal renal tubules.
Last Answer : it causes increased secretion of potassium by the distal renal tubules.
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 : 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 : 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 : In the human kidney: a. renal plasma flow is normally 660 ml/minute b. blood flow in the cortex is greater than that in the medulla c. resorption of ions and water ... the distal convoluted tubules d. anti-diuretic hormone increases water resorption mainly in the distal convoluted tubules
Last Answer : blood flow in the cortex is greater than that in the medulla
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 : Brush border is characteristic of (a) neck of nephron (b) collecting tube (c) proximal convoluted tubule (d) all of these.
Description : Antidiuretic hormone: a. decreases the osmolarity of urine b. decreases the volume of urine c. increases the reabsorption of water in the proximal tubules d. is synthesized in the posterior pituitary gland
Last Answer : decreases the volume of urine
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
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : Water reabsorption in the distal parts of kidney tubules is regulated by
Last Answer : Water reabsorption in the distal parts of kidney tubules is regulated by A. STH B. TSH C. ADH D. MSH
Description : Match the source gland with its respective hormone and function and select the correct option. Source Hormone Function gland (a) Anterior Oxytocin Contraction of uterus pituitary muscles during ... (c) Corpus Estrogen Supports pregnancy luteum (d) Thyroid Thyroxine Regulates blood calcium level
Last Answer : (b) Posterior Vasopressin Stimulates pituitary reabsorption of water in the distal tubules in the nephron
Description : Actions of oxytocin include the following except: A. Vasoconstriction B. Increased water reabsorption in renal collecting ducts C. Contraction of mammary myoepithelium D. Release of prostaglandins from endometrium
Last Answer : A. Vasoconstriction
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 : 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 : 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 : In mammals, the primary function of the loop of Henle is: a) reabsorption of water b) water secretion c) ammonia secretion d) bicarbonate reabsorption
Last Answer : ANSWER: A -- REABSORPTION OF WATER
Description : Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) - (1) inhibits the secretion of growth hormone by the pituitary (2) inhibits the rate of heart beat (3) causes the muscular walls of the arterioles to contract that simulates the reabsorption of water from the kidney tubules (4) causes an increase in the blood pressure
Last Answer : (3) causes the muscular walls of the arterioles to contract that simulates the reabsorption of water from the kidney tubules
Description : The primary mechanism by which antidiuretic hormone reduces urine volume is: A. Decrease in glomerular filtration rate B. Decreased renal blood flow C. Decreased water permeability of descending limb of loop of Henle D. Increased water permeability of collecting duct cells
Last Answer : D. Increased water permeability of collecting duct cells
Description : In what organ in the human body would you find the glomerulus, Bowman's capsule, the loop of Henle and the collecting duct?
Last Answer : ANSWER: KIDNEY
Description : Renal ricket is caused by renal tubular defect (usually inherited) which interferes with reabsorption of (A) Calcium (B) Phosphorous (C) Sodium (D) Chloride
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Mineralocorticoids increase the tubular reabsorption of (A) Sodium and calcium (B) Sodium and potassium (C) Sodium and chloride (D) Potassium and chloride 224 MCQs IN BIOCHEMISTRY
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : The most important effect of aldosterone is to (A) Increase the rate of tubular reabsorption of sodium (B) Decrease the rate of tubular reabsorption of potassium (C) Decrease the reabsorption of chloride (D) Decrease the renal reabsorption of sodium
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : Vasoactive drugs which cause the arteries and veins to dilate, thereby shunting much of the intravascular volume to the periphery and causing a reduction in preload and afterload include agents ... Furosemide (Lasix) Furosemide (Lasix) is a loop diuretic that reduces intravascular fluid volume.
Last Answer : a) Sodium nitroprusside (Nipride) Sodium nitroprusside is used in the treatment of cardiogenic shock.
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