Classification of Nephrons

Q.

What are cortical nephrons?

Q.

What is the role of kidneys in the body?

Q. Which of the following is correct with respect to the juxtamedullary nephron?

1. Henle’s loop is long
2. Henle's loop extends deep into the medulla
3. Both a & b are correct
4. Henle's loop is short

Q. _________ extends from the cortex of the kidney to the inner parts of the medulla.

1. Distal convoluted tubule
2. Glomerulus
3. Proximal convoluted tubule
4. Collecting duct

Q. Bowman's capsule is located in

1. medulla
2. henle’s loop
3. cortex
4. none of the above

Q.

Discuss the various functions of kidneys.

Q.

Where kidneys are located?

Q.

The nephrons discharge their urine at the

1. urinary bladder

2. urethra

3. renal pelvis

4. renal pyramid

Q. Which of the following is correct for thyrocalcitonin?

1. Produced by thyroid and increases $C{a}^{2+}$in ECF.
2. Produced by parathyroid and decreases $C{a}^{2+}$in ECF.
3. Produced by parathyroid and increases $C{a}^{2+}$ in ECF.
4. Produced by thyroid and decreases $C{a}^{2+}$ in ECF.

Q. Which of the following is correct for thyrocalcitonin?

1. Produced by thyroid and increases $C{a}^{2+}$in ECF.
2. Produced by thyroid and decreases $C{a}^{2+}$ in ECF.
3. Produced by parathyroid and increases $C{a}^{2+}$ in ECF.
4. Produced by parathyroid and decreases $C{a}^{2+}$in ECF.