Human Excretory System
Human Excretory System: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Kidneys, Nephron, Human Excretory System, Urethra, Urinary Bladder, Ureters, Bowman's Capsule, Renal Pelvis, Glomerulus, Minor Calyx, Major Calyx, Loop of Henle, Vasa recta, Proximal Convoluted Tubule and, Renal Cortex
Important Questions on Human Excretory System
Glomeruli are confined to
Which one of the following correctly explains the function of a specific part of a human nephron?
Formation of concentrated (hyperosmotic) urine in vertebrates generally depends on
Given below are statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Nephrons are of two types: Cortical and Juxta medullary, based on their relative position in cortex and medulla.
Reason R: Juxta medullary nephrons have short loop of Henle whereas, cortical nephrons have longer loop of Henle.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Consider the following:
A. Bowman's capsule
B. Loop of Henle
C. PCT
D. DCT
Which of the above is/are present in cortex region of kidney?
Where the juxtaglomerular cells are present?
Describe the structure of mapighian body.
Filtration of blood during urine formation takes place in
Read the following statements and select the correct statements in the given options:
I) Blood flows into the glomerulus through the efferent arteriole.
II) Glomerulus along with Bowman's capsule forms renal corpuscle.
III) Vasa recta is a fine branch of afferent arteriole.
IV) Juxta medullary nephrons have long loop of Henle.
What is hilus in a kidney?
Why the left kidney is slightly higher than the right kidney?
Through the thick segment of ascending limb of Henle’s loop the
The extensions of cortex inside the renal pyramids are called:
In Bowman’s capsule very minute filtration slits are present formed by the special types of cells. These cells are the modifications of
cells are located in the
What is the function of the collecting ducts?
What is the main function of renal pelvis?
How many, calyx does a kidney have?
What is major calyx in kidney?
Name the parts of the loop of Henle.
