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प्रश्न
How are kidney stones formed?
उत्तर
Kidney stones are formed when crystal-forming substances such as calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate, and uric acid are more than the fluid in the urine. When these chemicals start sticking together, they form crystals, commonly called kidney stones. They may be formed and cause severe pain.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Draw a diagram of the human excretory system and label the following parts: Kidney, ureter, urinary bladder, and urethra.
Correct the sequence of the following steps to explain the process of urine formation.
1. Blood enters the glomerulus under high pressure.
2. The filtrate passes through the thin walls of the Bowman’s capsule into the renal tubule
3. As the filtrate, passes through the tubule, water, and many useful substances are reabsorbed by the walls of the blood capillaries.
4. Water and small solutes are filtered in the Bowman’s capsule.
5. The remaining liquid, along with waste is called urine and is collected in the urinary bladder.
6. Blood containing waste material enters the kidneys through the renal artery.
Answer the following question.
John has two options as a treatment for his renal problem: Dialysis or kidney transplants. Which option should he choose? Why?
Complete the diagram/chart with correct labels/ information. Write the conceptual details regarding it.
Identify the following structures and explain their significance in renal physiology?
- Juxtaglomerular apparatus
- Podocytes
- Sphincters in the bladder
What is the effect of aldosterone on kidneys and where is it produced?
Bright's disease is characterized by the following symptoms EXCEPT ______
Match the abnormal conditions given in Column A with their explanations given in Column B and Choose the correct option
| Column A | Column B |
| A. Glycosuria | i. Accumulation of uric acid in joints |
| B. Renal calculi | ii. Inflammation in glomeruli |
| C. Glomerular nephritis | iii. Mass of crystallised salts within the kidney |
| D. Gout | iv. Presence of glucose in urine |
The accumulation of urea in the blood due to malfunctioning of kidneys is referred to as ______.
Which of the following statement is true regarding kidney or renal transplantation?
