Each kidney contains about ______ nephrons ?

Related Mcqs:

1. The increase in the size of left kidney following the removal of right kidney (vicarious hypertrophy) is due to_______________?

   A. Hyperplasia
   B. Hypertrophy
   C. Both of the above
   D. None of the above

2. Test for estimating kidney function is_______________?

   A. Serum creatinine
   B. Serum phosphatase
   C. Inulin test
   D. Insulin test

3. Renin is released from the kidney in all except________________?

   A. Sympathetic stimulation
   B. Decrease in the concentration of sodium ions in the proximal tubules
   C. Decrease in the concentration of sodium ions in the distal tubules
   D. Fall in the BP

4. In the human kidney, a renal papilla project directly into the_______________?

   A. Ureter
   B. Major calyx
   C. Minor calyx
   D. Renal pyramid

5. Functional unit of kidney is______________?

   A. Nephron
   B. Glomerulus
   C. Collecting ducts
   D. Loop of Henle

6. Macula dense in kidney is located in relation to______________?

   A. PCT
   B. DCT
   C. Afferent arteriole
   D. Efferent arteriole

7. Carbonic anhydrase in the kidney tubular cells is known to be associated with_____________?

   A. Urea
   B. Chloride
   C. Bicarbonate ion
   D. Carbohydrate

8. The kidney secrete all of the following hormones except_____________?

   A. Renin
   B. Erythropoietin
   C. Vasopressin
   D. 1,2,5 Dihydroxy cholecalciferol

9. The glomerular filtration rate of the human kidney may be determined by measuring the plasma clearance of______________?

   A. PAH
   B. Urea
   C. Inulin
   D. Glucose

10. Ammonia in the kidney tubules is excreted in exchange for______________?

    A. HCO3-
    B. Na+
    C. CL-
    D. PO4-2