Which one of the following factors inhibits rennin secretion ? (1) Increased level of plasma catecholamines. (2) Increased blood pressure in the afferent arterioles leading to glomerulus. (3) Increased activity […]
Tag: CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Excretory System
Tag: CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Excretory System
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Excretory System
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Functions of Angiotensin II: Understanding Its Roles in Cardiovascular and Renal Physiology
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Which one of the following is NOT a function of angiotensin ll? (1) Facilitates the release of norepinephrine from post- ganglionic sympathetic neurons (2) Increases the sensitivity of baroreflex by […]
Mechanisms of Vasopressin Action: Distinguishing V1 and V2 Receptor Functions in Kidney and Blood Vessels
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Certain statements made on the mechanisms of action of a neuro-hormone, vasopressin (VP) are given below: A. VP acts on collecting ducts of kidney to concentrate urine by binding to […]
Understanding the Substrate for Renin: What is Angiotensinogen?
Substrate for Renin, also called angiotensinogenase, is (1) Angiotensinogen (2) Angiotensis l (3) Angiotensin ll (4) Renin Renin, also known as angiotensinogenase, is a crucial enzyme produced and released primarily […]
Kidney Regulation of Potassium in Hypokalemia: Understanding the Mechanisms After Severe Diarrhea
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After severe diarrhoea, the plasma K+ concentration became low (i.e, hypokalemia developed) in a human subject. The following statements are proposed to explain the mechanism of plasma K+ regulation by […]
Aldosterone’s Role in Sodium Reabsorption in the Thick Ascending Limb and Distal Tubule: A Detailed Mechanism Review
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Aldosterone increases the reabsorption of Na+ from the tubular fluid in the thick ascending limb of loop of Henle and in the distal tubule. These effects are explained in the […]
Functions of Principal Cells in the Collecting Duct: Understanding Their Role in Kidney Physiology
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Which one is NOT the function of P-cells in the collecting ducts? (1) Na+ reabsorption (2) K+ secretion (3) H2O reabsorption (4) H+ secretion The kidney’s collecting ducts play a […]
Mechanisms Regulating H+ Secretion in Kidneys during Acidosis: Roles of Cortisol and Endothelin-1
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The mechanisms of regulation of H+ secretion by kidneys in acidosis have been suggested in the following statements: A. Acidosis inhibits the secretion of cortisol by adrenal cortex B. The […]
Mechanisms Behind Positive Transepithelial Voltage Facilitating Na+ Reabsorption in the Proximal Tubule
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In kidney, Na+ is reabsorbed across the second half of proximal tubule due to positive transepithelial voltage (i.e., tubular fluid becomes positive relative to blood) and by other mechanisms. The […]
Why Desert Animals Have Longer Loops of Henle: Key Reasons Explained
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Desert animals have longer loop of Henle compared to that of humans. It may be due to the following reasons: A. Long loop of Henle is associated with greater amount […]


