1) During embryonic development of the kidneys the glomeruli form from the _____. A) ends of blood vessels branching off the aorta B) peritoneal funnels of the metanephric tubules C) somites running alongside the dorsal hollow nerve cord D) neural crest cells and epidermal placodes

Q: Describe the structure and function of the Gall Bladder?

A: Gall bladder is the reservoir for the bile when it is not used for the digestion. The gall bladder…

Q: Define the concept of tubular secretion ?

A: The organ systems of the body like excretory system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system and…

Q: Where does direct motor control of the bladder occur?

A: Neural circuits in the brain and spinal cord organize and control the activity of the smooth muscle…

Q: What Are the Major Functions of Urinary Systems?

A: 1. Major function of the urinary system are:- 1. Regulates fluids balance and fluid volumes of the…

Q: What is the major function of Distal tubule and cortical collecting ducts?

A: Distal tubule: It is a part of excretory system, which is located in nephron segment on downstream.…

Q: Which organs constitute the urinary system?

A: In the body different types of systems present like the digestive system, respiratory system,…

Q: What is the  primary role of the proximal tubule?

A: The nephron is the kidney's microscopic structural and functional unit. A renal corpuscle and a…

Q: How many nephrons are present in each kidney?

A: The nephron is a microscopic basic functional and structural unit of a kidney.  It is consisting of…

Q: What is Glomerular Filtration ? When does it occur ?

A: Excretion is the process by which metabolic wastes are eliminated from the body. Kidneys, ureters,…

Q: Why is there much greater filtration through glomerular capillaries than through capillaries…

A: The excretory framework is a latent natural framework that eliminates overabundance, pointless…

Q: Name the small rod like structure present in urethral orifice.

A: Our urinary system consists of- 2 kidneys- that filter the blood and produce urine 2 Ureters- They…

Q: Which structures comprise the juxtaglomerular apparatus?

A: Nephron The nephron is the structural and functional element of the kidney. It helps in the…

Q: Does fluid flow in sequence through what structures from the glomerulus to the bladder?

A: The kidney is the specialized organ of the body that filters the blood of its impurities which is…

Q: Describe the structure of kidney?

A: Step 1 The human excretory system is made up of organs concerned with separation (from the…

Q: Why do the ureters use smooth muscle contraction to actively move urine to the urinary bladder? Why…

A: The urine passing from the kidney to the ureter is drained by the action of peristalsis. It involves…

Q: How does the position of the kidneys differ from that of most other organs in the abdominal region?

A: Each person has two kidneys. The kidneys are located right below the 12th rib. The left kidney is…

Q: How does the detrusor respond to increased firing of the parasympathetic fibers that innervate it?…

A: The urinary bladder is composed of three layers namely mucosal layer, muscular layer, and a fibrous…

Q: What is the function of the renal vein?

A: Heart and blood vessels form the cardiovascular system. Its main function is to transport oxygen,…

Q: What are the advantages of the cyclical nature of the seminiferous epithelium and the wave-like…

A: The seminiferous epithelium refers to all the cellular interactions that occur between Sertoli cells…

Q: What is the renal capsule and why is it important?

A: Renal capsule:                 The thin membranous sheath that covers the outer surface of each…

Q: Explain the Forces involved in glomerular filtration?

A: the factors which affect glomerular filtration: Both glomerular capillary hydrostatic pressure and…

Q: What is glomerular filtration?

A: The formation of urine involves three main processes namely, a) Glomerular filtration b) Tubular…

Q: Which tissue gives rise to collecting ducts, calyces, renal pelves, and ureters?

A: Excretory system is involved to excrete the liquid waste produced in the body in the form of urine.

Q: List the basic functions of the kidneys?

A: Step 1 The human excretory system is made up of organs concerned with separation (from the…

Q: What are the functions of the kidneys?

A: Introduction   Kidneys are the major excretory organs found in Humans. They are bean shaped and…

Q: Which substances in glomerular filtrate are not normally presentin urine?

A: Ans: Glomerular filtrate: It is the fluids that has been filtered from the capillaries of the…

Q: Can you identify a portal system in the renal circulation?

A: BASIC INFORMATION  KIDNEY It is a paired organ present in our body. It helps the body to get rid of…

Q: What are the functions of the ureters?

A: The organ system in a body that functions to excrete the waste out of the body is termed as the…

Q: What structural feature allows the spread of a urethral infection to other parts of the urinary…

A: In women, the urethra is a small tube that is around 1.5 inches in length. In males, however, it is…

Q: What type of tissue lines the urinary bladder?

A: Epithelial cells mainly serve to line the surfaces of the body. They occur along with multiple areas…

Q: Where is the urine stored?

A: Kidneys are the organs belong to excretory system in our body and play a major role in several other…

Q: Name and define the process that occurs in glomerulus.

A: Step 1 The glomerulus is a bunch of anastomosing fine blood vessels that lie in the hollow of…

Q: What is the role of urothelium?

A: Urothelium It is a transitional epithelium which is a type of stratified epithelium. This type of…

Q: What is the structure of the lining of the urethra?

A: Anatomically, the urethra is a very thin and fibromuscular tube which starts just at the opening of…

Q: Which structure carries urine from kidney to urinary bladder?

A: KIDNEY It is bean shaped structures.  The length is 10-12cm. The breadth is 5-7cm. It has a notch…

Q: What is the difference between male and female urethra ?

A: Urethra  Urethra is a vessel responsible for  draining urine from the urinary bladder , it is…

Q: What is the three-step process of urine formation?

A: Nephron is the functional unit of the kidney. It consists of a renal corpuscle, a proximal…

Q: What are the characteristics of the Juxtamedullary nephrons?

A: The nephron is the structural and functional unit of the kidneys. It is made up of a renal tube and…

Q: Why are proteins not filtered at the glomerulus?

A: There are three main processes that go into producing urine: glomerular filtration, selective…

Q: Why does increase in urination results in a decrease in the blood pressure?

A: Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels. Blood…

Q: Where is the proximal tubule located?

A: The proximal tubule is the segment of the nephron in kidneys which begins from the renal pole of the…

Q: From where does the glomerular filtrate pass?

A: Kidneys play an important role in blood filtration, thereby removing waste or toxic products as well…