Which of the following is $NOT$ a function of the kidney?

  • A
    Osmoregulation
  • B
    Regulation of electrolyte balance
  • C
    Excretion
  • D
    Urea formation

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

Which one of the following options gives the correct categorization of six animals according to the type of nitrogenous waste they excrete?
OptionAmmonotelicUreotelicUricotelic
$a$Pigeon,humanAquatic amphibia,lizardsCockroach,frog
$b$Frog,lizardsAquatic amphibia,humansCockroach,pigeon
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$d$Aquatic amphibiaCockroach,humansFrog,pigeon,lizards

Urea enters the nephron through . . . . . . .
$i$. Thicker segment of ascending limb of Henle's loop.
$ii$. Thinner segment of ascending limb of Henle's loop.
$iii$. Ultrafiltration into urinary space.
$iv$. Inner medullary segment of collecting tubule.
$v$. Outer medullary segment of collecting tubule.
Select the correct option.

Identify the true statements and choose the correct option accordingly.
$I.$ Blood vessel leading to the glomerulus is called efferent arteriole.
$II.$ Vasa-recta,peritubular capillaries and glomerulus,all have blood.
$III.$ Cortical nephrons have highly reduced vasa-recta.
$IV.$ Vasa-recta runs parallel to the Henle's loop in the juxta-medullary nephron.

Choose the incorrect sentence.

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