Kidney Tubule (Nephrons)

The DCT of the nephron is important as it will ______

The figure given below represents a kidney tubule in humans and its blood supply. Study the figure and answer the questions that follow. Write specific name and numbers shown in the diagram for each answer.

1. Name the part which consists of a knot - like mass of blood capillaries.
2. What is the specific name for the combination of parts shown as 5 and 3?
3. Name the part which collects the glomerular filtrate.
4. Where is the most water reabsorbed?
5. Name the part which collects urine in the diagram shown.
6. Which part lies in the medulla of the kidney?
7. Which of the above parts is involved in the process of tubular secretion?
8. How is hydrostatic pressure created?
9. Where does ultrafiltration take place?
10. Name two important constituents of urine.

The statement given below is false. Rewrite the correct form of the statement by changing the underlined word.

A pair of renal arteries branch off from the vena cava and enter the kidney.

Explain the structure of kidney and the steps involved in the formation of urine

Assertion: Urea is excreted out through the kidneys.

Reason: Urea is a toxic substance.

Match the items in Column I with those in Column II and write down the matching pairs.

The tubular filtrate is finally known as ______.