Diuresis is a condition characterized by:

  • A
    Increased volume of urine
  • B
    Increased excretion of sugar
  • C
    Decreased volume of urine
  • D
    Decreased ionic balance

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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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Assertion : Secreting hypotonic urine is effective in reducing urinary loss of water.
Reason : Hypotonic urine is more concentrated and higher in osmotic pressure than the blood.

$A$: 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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$A$: Birds have metanephric kidneys and no urinary bladder.
$R$: South American Ostrich has a urinary bladder.

Why do we urinate more frequently during cold and humid weather?

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