A patient presents with glucosuria, but their blood glucose levels are normal. Further investigation reveals a defect in the reabsorption of glucose. Which part of the nephron is most likely affected?
Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT)
Distal Convoluted Tubule (DCT)
Loop of Henle
Collecting Duct
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Glomerular area of adrenal cortex is responsible for
Water and electrolyte balance
Carbohydrate metabolism
Steroid and hormone secretion
Blood pressure
PCT of nephron in kidneys is lined by
Compound epithelium
Simple columnar ciliated epithelium
Dense regular connective tissue
Simple cuboidal epithelium
The counter-current mechanism in the nephron is primarily responsible for:
Filtering the blood
Secreting hormones
Concentrating the urine
Regulating blood pH
The long loops of Henle in juxtamedullary nephrons are essential for:
Rapid filtration of blood
Establishing a high medullary osmotic gradient
Secretion of hormones like renin
Reabsorption of glucose
Filtration in Malpighian body of the nephrons involves
One layer
Two layer
Three layer
Four layer
Osmoreceptores in the body is activated by the changes in : I. blood volume ,II. body fluid volume, III. ionic concentration. The option containing correct statements is
I and II
I and III
III and II
All of these
What is the major nitrogenous waste excreted in human urine?
Ammonia
Uric Acid
Urea
Creatinine
Match the following nephron types with the characteristics of their loop of Henle:
| Nephron Type | Loop of Henle Characteristic |
|---|---|
| 1. Cortical Nephron | A. Long loop extending deep into the medulla |
| 2. Juxtamedullary Nephron | B. Short loop primarily in the cortex |
Choose the correct matching:
1-A, 2-B
1-B, 2-A
Both 1-A and 2-A
Both 1-B and 2-B
The major nitrogenous waste excreted by humans is:
Ammonia
Uric acid
Urea
Creatinine
Which hormone plays a significant role in increasing water reabsorption in the collecting ducts?
Aldosterone
ADH
Renin
Angiotensin II
