Excretion in Humans
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Structure and function of kidneys
SubtopicStructure and function of kidneys under Excretion in Humans for Grade 12 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of the following describes the shape of a human kidney?
A.Sphere
B.Bean-shaped
C.Tube-shaped
D.Flat disk
- 2.
In which part of the kidney is the renal pelvis located?
A.The outermost layer
B.The innermost central region
C.Wrapped around the cortex
D.Inside the glomerulus
- 3.
What is the effect of alcohol on ADH production?
A.It increases ADH production
B.It suppresses ADH production
C.It has no effect
D.It turns ADH into insulin
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Urea formation and dialysis
SubtopicUrea formation and dialysis under Excretion in Humans for Grade 12 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which component of the blood carries the highest percentage of urea to the dialysis machine?
A.Platelets
B.Red blood cells
C.White blood cells
D.Plasma
- 2.
Urea is synthesized in the liver from and which other molecule?
A.Oxygen
B.Ammonia
C.Glucose
D.Hemoglobin
- 3.
If a blood test shows a very high level of urea, which organ's function is a doctor likely to investigate first?
A.The lungs
B.The kidneys
C.The heart
D.The brain
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