Which one of the following statements is not correct?

  • A
    Network of blood vessels paralleling the loop of Henle is called as vasa recta.
  • B
    In proximal convoluted tubule,water,glucose,amino acids,and vitamin $C$ are absorbed without the utilization of energy.
  • C
    Ascending part of loop of Henle is impermeable to water.
  • D
    Fresh water fishes eliminate hypotonic urine in order to get rid of excess water.

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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
$c$Aquatic amphibiaFrog,humanPigeon,lizards,cockroach
$d$Aquatic amphibiaCockroach,humansFrog,pigeon,lizards

Match the following:
$A$. Loop of Henle: $1$. Carries blood into the kidney
$B$. Renal artery: $2$. Area where a considerable amount of reabsorption takes place
$C$. Proximal convoluted tubule: $3$. Main area of secretion
$D$. Glomerulus: $4$. Filtration of blood
$E$. Distal convoluted tubule: $5$. Plays a role in concentration of urine
The correct pairing sequence is:

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.

The maximum quantity of water required per day by a human body is

Why do we pass more urine in wet and cold seasons?

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