Multiple Choice Questions

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Diabetes insipidus is caused due to the lack of

  • ADH

  • ACTH

  • insulin

  • glucagon


A.

ADH

Diabetes insipidus is caused by deficiency of ADH or vasopressin. It is characterized by excessive excretion of dilute urine.


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Cells present in the inner lining of kidneys are :

  • podocytes

  • choanocytes

  • pinocytes

  • nephrocyte


Which of the following is impermeable to water?

  • Vertical limb of loop of Henle

  • Descending limb of loop of Henle

  • Ascending limb of loop of Henle

  • Both 'a' and 'b'


Ducts of Bellini are present in :

  • liver

  • kidney

  • intestine

  • medulla oblongata


Liquid, which collects in Bowman's capsule is

  • water and sulphates

  • water and glycogen

  • plasma minus blood protein

  • concentrated urine


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Short Answer Type

Mention the location and function of juxtaglomerular apparatus.


Multiple Choice Questions

What is glycosuria?

  • Low amount of sugar in urine

  • Low amount of fat in urine

  • Average amount of carbohydrate in urine

  • High amount of sugar in urine


Volume of urine is regulated by

  • aldosterone

  • aldosterone and testosterone

  • ADH

  • aldosterone and ADH


Name the condition when the concentration of ketone body increases in urine.

  • Acromegaly

  • Diabetes mellitus

  • Diabetes insipidus

  • Cushing's disease


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Short Answer Type

Write two functions of juxtaglomerular apparatus.


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