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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 Henle19408. Normally the process which exerts the greatest control over the water balance of an individual is:
- 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