The primary function of the kidney is ........ .

  • A
    Active absorption
  • B
    Ultrafiltration
  • C
    Selective reabsorption
  • D
    Both $(B)$ and $(C)$

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Complete the following:
$(a)$ Urinary excretion = tubular reabsorption + tubular secretion -..........
$(b)$ Dialysis fluid = Plasma -..........

Match the following columns:
Column-$I$Column-$II$
$a.$ Loop of Henle$1.$ Carries blood to the kidney
$b.$ Renal artery$2.$ Region where maximum reabsorption occurs
$c.$ Proximal Convoluted Tubule $(PCT)$$3.$ Main site of secretion
$d.$ Glomerulus$4.$ Filtration of blood
$e.$ Distal Convoluted Tubule $(DCT)$$5.$ Plays a significant role in urine concentration

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Which one of the following body functions is not performed by kidneys?

$A$: Pregnant women may show some presence of glucose in their post-prandial urine although they have no diabetes.
$R$: In pregnant women,the glomerular filtration rate $(GFR)$ is slightly increased. As a result,the tubular load of glucose exceeds the tubular maximum for glucose reabsorption.

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Match the items in Column-$I$ with those in Column-$II$.
Column-$I$Column-$II$
$(a)$ Podocytes$(i)$ Crystallised oxalates
$(b)$ Protonephridia$(ii)$ Annelids
$(c)$ Nephridia$(iii)$ Amphioxus
$(d)$ Renal calculi$(iv)$ Filtration slits

Select the correct option from the following:

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