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This section includes 14 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Biology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Juxta-medullary nephrons constitute what percentage of the total nephrons? |
| A. | 80% |
| B. | 50% |
| C. | 15-20% |
| D. | 75-95% |
| Answer» D. 75-95% | |
| 2. |
The outer layer of Bowman s capsule is made up of which of the following epithelium? |
| A. | Squamous epithelium |
| B. | Transitional epithelium |
| C. | Cuboidal epithelium |
| D. | Columnar epithelium |
| Answer» B. Transitional epithelium | |
| 3. |
Which of the following vessels carry blood with minimum urea? |
| A. | Renal artery |
| B. | Renal vein |
| C. | Hepatic vein |
| D. | Hepatic portal vein |
| Answer» C. Hepatic vein | |
| 4. |
Which of the following prevents the backflow of urine? |
| A. | Valves |
| B. | Muscles |
| C. | Urinary sphincter |
| D. | Oblique opening of ureters |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5. |
The kidney is retroperitoneal. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 6. |
Which of the following runs parallel to the Henle s loop? |
| A. | Renal artery |
| B. | Renal vein |
| C. | Vasa recta |
| D. | Ureters |
| Answer» D. Ureters | |
| 7. |
The peritubular capillaries emerge from which of the following? |
| A. | Efferent arteriole |
| B. | Afferent arteriole |
| C. | Henle s loop |
| D. | Renal artery |
| Answer» B. Afferent arteriole | |
| 8. |
Where do the juxtamedullary nephrons dip? |
| A. | Medullary pyramids |
| B. | Calyces |
| C. | Deep in the medulla |
| D. | Renal pelvis |
| Answer» D. Renal pelvis | |
| 9. |
In the majority of nephrons, the loop of Henle is too large. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 10. |
Which of the following is not situated in the cortical region of the kidney? |
| A. | PCT |
| B. | DCT |
| C. | Malpighian corpuscle |
| D. | Loop of Henle |
| Answer» E. | |
| 11. |
Where do the DCTs of nephrons open into? |
| A. | PCT |
| B. | Henle s loop |
| C. | Conducting duct |
| D. | Glomerulus |
| Answer» D. Glomerulus | |
| 12. |
Which of the following is succeeded by PCT? |
| A. | Henle s loop |
| B. | Glomerulus |
| C. | DCT |
| D. | Collecting duct |
| Answer» B. Glomerulus | |
| 13. |
What is the full form of PCT? |
| A. | Proximal Coronary Tube |
| B. | Proximal Convoluted Tubule |
| C. | Proximal Carotid Tube |
| D. | Part Covering Thymus |
| Answer» C. Proximal Carotid Tube | |
| 14. |
Which of the following structure encloses glomerulus? |
| A. | Bowman s capsule |
| B. | Medullary pyramids |
| C. | Cortex |
| D. | Renal capsule |
| Answer» B. Medullary pyramids | |