Revision Series | Science and Tech| Excretory System | 83

August 1, 2023

The mineral that is necessary for absorbing nutrients and keeping the balance of bodily fluids is

(A) Iron
(B) Calcium
(C) Sodium
(D) Chlorine

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ANSWER : C

The hair pin like structure which is a part of Nephron is:

(A) Loop of Henle
(B) Proximal tubule
(C) Collecting tubule
(D) Distal tubule.

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ANSWER : A

Choose the correct path of urine in our body

(A) Kidney → ureter → urethra → urinary bladder
(B) Kidney → urinary bladder → urethra → ureter
(C) Kidney → ureter → urinary bladder → urethra
(D) Urinary bladder → kidney → ureter → urethra

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ANSWER : C

The major excretory product in human beings is:

(A) Urea
(B) Ammonia
(C) Uric acid
(D) Ammonium chloride

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ANSWER : A

Kidneys are vital organs of the body because they help in

(A) Regulation of body fluids
(B) Regulation of acid-base balance
(C) Removal of metabolic wastes
(D) All of these functions

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ANSWER : D

Which of the followings is the largest exocrine gland in human body?

(A) Pancreas
(B) Liver
(C) Gall bladder
(D) Thyroid

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ANSWER : B

In which of the following are the largest amounts of nitrogen excreted from a mammalian body?

(A) Sweat
(B) Urine
(C) Breath
(D) Faces

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ANSWER : B

What is glycosuria?

(A) High amount of sugar in urine
(B) Average amount of sugar in urine
(C) Low amount of sugar in urine
(D) Low amount of fat in urine

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ANSWER : A

Which vessel carries blood to the kidneys?

(A) Renal Vein
(B) Renal Arteries
(C) All of above
(D) None of above

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ANSWER : B

Polystyrene sulfonate is used in renal failure to

(A) Reduce serum level
(B) Prevent constipation
(C) Exchange potassium ions
(D) Correct acidosis

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ANSWER : C

Which of the following kidney function is NOT true?

(A) Synthesize glucose
(B) Defend the body against disease
(C) Regulate blood pressure
(D) Regulate blood volume and composition

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ANSWER : B

Which of the following hormone plays a major role in water reabsorption?

(A) Relaxin
(B) Somatostatin
(C) Vasopressin
(D) Oxytocin

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ANSWER : C

Name the type of secretory cell which secretes hydrochloric acid in the stomach?

(A) Mucous cell
(B) Parietal cell
(C) G-cell
(D) D-cell

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ANSWER : B

Which drug is indicated for pain related to acute renal calculi?

(A) NSAIDS
(B) Salicylates
(C) Muscle relaxants
(D) Narcotic analgesics

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ANSWER : D

Inflammation of joint due to accumulation of uric acid crystals is called _________

(A) Osteomalacia
(B) Gout
(C) Osteoporosis
(D) Myasthenia gravis

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ANSWER : B