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  • A. Nephritis
  • B. Nephrosis
  • C. Ptosis
  • D. Anuria

Explanation: Anuria is a condition characterized by the absence or significantly reduced production of urine by the kidneys.

Correct answer: Anuria
  • A. Heart
  • B. Liver
  • C. Stomach
  • D. Kidneys

Explanation: Vasopressin, also known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH), plays a crucial role in maintaining the body's water balance.

Correct answer: Kidneys
  • A. Polyuria
  • B. Glycusuria
  • C. Polyphagia
  • D. Polydipsia

Explanation: Polydipsia is a medical name for the feeling of extreme thirstiness. Polydipsia is an early symptom of diabetes mellitus and diabetes…

Correct answer: Polydipsia
  • A. 140 grams
  • B. 160 grams
  • C. 130 grams
  • D. 150 grams

Explanation: The average weight of each human kidney is about 160 grams. This value can vary slightly based on factors such as age, gender, and overall…

Correct answer: 160 grams
  • A. 70-80%
  • B. 80-90%
  • C. 60-70%
  • D. 60-80%

Explanation: Approximately 80%-90% of all nephrons in the human kidney are cortical nephrons.

Correct answer: 80-90%
  • A. Ureter
  • B. Urethra
  • C. Urinary bladde
  • D. Pelvis

Explanation: The rare site of infection in the urinary tract is the ureter. The ureter is the tube that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder.

Correct answer: Ureter
  • A. Proximal convulated tubule
  • B. Glomerulus
  • C. Loop of Henle
  • D. Bowman's capsule

Explanation: Option C, the "Loop of Henle," is responsible for concentrating urine in the kidney due to its unique anatomical and functional…

Correct answer: Loop of Henle
  • A. Sweating
  • B. Kidney function
  • C. Evaporation through the skin
  • D. Respiratory loss

Explanation: Option b is correct. Kidneys play a central role in regulating water balance through processes like filtration, reabsorption, and…

Correct answer: Kidney function
  • A. Distal tubule
  • B. Urethra
  • C. Urinary bladder
  • D. Ureter

Explanation: The urethra is the final pathway for urine to leave the body. It is a tube that connects the urinary bladder to an external opening…

Correct answer: Urethra
  • A. Middle ear
  • B. Internal ear
  • C. Gills
  • D. Fins

Explanation: Option A: Middle ear and external ear are not found in fishes. All tetrapods i.e.

Correct answer: Middle ear
  • A. pigeon
  • B. frog
  • C. monkey
  • D. rabbit

Explanation: Occipital condyle is a rounded knob-like structure that is present at the base of the skull which articulates with the first vertebra.

Correct answer: pigeon
  • A. Typhlosole
  • B. Intestinal caeca
  • C. Esophagus
  • D. Pharyngos mass

Explanation: The pharynx of an earthworm, particularly the pharyngeal mass, is where various digestive enzymes are secreted.

Correct answer: Pharyngos mass
  • A. Papillae
  • B. Setae
  • C. Pseudopodia
  • D. Cuticle

Explanation: Organs of locomotion in earth worms are setae. Setae are present on parapodia on the body wall or embedded in sacs.

Correct answer: Setae
  • A. Leopardfish
  • B. Fish
  • C. Crocodile
  • D. None of above

Explanation: Fishes have two chambered heart which include an auricle and an ventricle.

Correct answer: Fish
  • A. Uromastyx
  • B. Salamander
  • C. Seahorse
  • D. Kangaroo

Explanation: Homoeothermic animals are those animals which can maintain their body temperature irrespective of external temperature variation, i.e.

Correct answer: Kangaroo
  • A. Sycon
  • B. Leucosolenia
  • C. Spongilla
  • D. Euplectella

Explanation: Spongilla is the only freshwater sponge among the options provided. It is typically found in clean lakes and slow-moving streams.

Correct answer: Spongilla
  • A. Amoeba
  • B. Earthworms
  • C. Grasshoppers
  • D. Man

Explanation: Grasshoppers have an open circulatory system with a heart. Their blood just bathes over their cells.

Correct answer: Grasshoppers
  • A. Digitgrade
  • B. Unguligrade
  • C. Plantigrade

Explanation: A digitgrade is defined as those group of mammals that solely walk on their toes only and not touching the ground with their heels for…

Correct answer: Digitgrade
  • A. Ascaris
  • B. Neresis
  • C. Trichinella
  • D. Guinea worm

Explanation: Nematodes are free living or parasite, and live in soil, roots, human and animal intestine and muscles.

Correct answer: Neresis
  • A. Insecta
  • B. Arachnida
  • C. Myriapoda
  • D. Crustacean

Explanation: Crustaceans form a large, diverse arthropod taxon which includes such animals as decapods, seed shrimp, branchiopods, fish lice, krill…

Correct answer: Crustacean