Find the incorrect option regarding the mechanism of urine formation in humans.

  • A
    The glomerular filtration rate is about $125 \ mL/min$.
  • B
    The ultrafiltration is opposed by the colloidal osmotic pressure of plasma.
  • C
    Tubular secretion takes place in the $PCT$ only.
  • D
    Aldosterone induces greater reabsorption of sodium.

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Match the items given in Column $I$ with those in Column $II$ and select the correct option given below:
Column $I$ (Function) Column $II$ (Part of Excretory System)
$(a)$ Ultrafiltration $(i)$ Henle's loop
$(b)$ Concentration of urine $(ii)$ Ureter
$(c)$ Transport of urine $(iii)$ Urinary bladder
$(d)$ Storage of urine $(iv)$ Malpighian corpuscle
$(v)$ Proximal convoluted tubule

The given figure shows the human excretory system with parts labeled $A$ to $D$. Select the option that correctly identifies these parts and describes their characteristics or functions.

An adult human excretes,on average,... liters of urine per day. On an average,... of urea is excreted out per day.

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

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

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