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प्रश्न
What is a uriniferous tubule? How does it function?
उत्तर
A uriniferous tubule also known as the kidney tubule is the structural and functional unit of the kidney. It takes in impure blood from the renal artery and removes wastes in the form of urine. It also provides a larger surface area for reabsorption of salts and water.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Differentiate between the following pairs of term :
Urea and urine
Differentiate between the following pairs of term :
Excretion and katabolism
Match the terms in Column I with those in Column II and write down the matching pairs
| Column I | Column II | |
| a | Bowman's Capsule | Renal artery |
| b | Contains more CO2 and less urea | Regulates amount of water excreted |
| c | Anti-diuretic hormone | Renal Vein |
| d | Contains more urea | Glomerulus |
Multiple Choice Question: What is the chief nitrogenous waste in mammals?
Choose the correct option.
Bowman’s capsule is located in kidney in the _______.
Differentiate cortical from medullary nephrons.
Identify the CORRECT statement with reference to nephron.
The loop of Henle lies in ______.
Structural unit of kidneys are ______.
Name the following:
The organ through which urea is released outside the body of a human being.
