Chapter 4: Homeostasis - Biology Mcqs for High School - Grade 10 - Set 2

1)   A depression near the center of the concave area of the kidney is called

a. nephron
b. renal pelvis
c. renal medulla
d. hilus
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: hilus

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2)   In plants, the extra water is removed with the help of

a. transpiration
b. respiration
c. osmosis
d. diffusion
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ANSWER: transpiration

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3)   In human kidneys, the functional unit of the kidneys is also classified as

a. nephron
b. neuron
c. neutron
d. all of above
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ANSWER: nephron

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4)   The outer, dark red part of the kidney is called

a. renal cortex
b. renal medulla
c. renal pelvis
d. renal pyramid
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ANSWER: renal cortex

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5)   Blood enters the kidney through

a. glomerulus
b. renal vein
c. renal artery
d. afferent arteriole
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ANSWER: renal artery

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6)   The area of the kidney through which ureter and other structures enter and leave kidney is called

a. renal pelvis
b. renal medulla
c. hilus
d. nephron
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ANSWER: hilus

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7)   Considering the human skin, the inner layer that contains sweating glands, blood vessels, fat cells, and sensory nerve endings is classified as

a. epithelial
b. epidermis
c. dermis
d. epidermal
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ANSWER: dermis

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8)   In humans urinary systems, the kidneys are protected by

a. last two ribs
b. last four ribs
c. last six ribs
d. last eight ribs
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ANSWER: last two ribs

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9)   Papillary ducts drain into

a. renal pelvis
b. collecting ducts
c. renal corpuscle
d. renal pyramid
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: renal pelvis

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10)   The method of the removal of kidney stones in which non-electrical shock waves are bombarded on stones is classified as

a. angioplasty
b. lithotripsy
c. endoscopy
d. angiography
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: lithotripsy

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11)   The outer part of the kidney which is dark red is known as

a. renal cortex
b. renal medulla
c. renal vein
d. renal cavity
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ANSWER: renal cortex

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12)   The capillaries of the glomerulus arise from

a. efferent arteriole
b. afferent arteriole
c. renal artery
d. bowman's capsule
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: afferent arteriole

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13)   The inner part of the kidney which is pale red is known as

a. renal cortex
b. renal medulla
c. renal vein
d. renal cavity
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: renal medulla

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14)   A method for removal of kidney stones in which non-electrical shock waves are used is called

a. laser treatment
b. peritoneal dialysis
c. lithotripsy
d. hemodialysis
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ANSWER: lithotripsy

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15)   Excretory products in trees are removed during

a. diffusion
b. osmosis
c. leaf fall
d. transpiration
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ANSWER: leaf fall

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16)   A cup-shaped structure that encloses glomerulus is called

a. loop of Henle
b. papillary ducts
c. bowman's capsule
d. renal tubule
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ANSWER: bowman's capsule

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17)   In plants, the carbon dioxide CO2 is removed from the tissue cells at the night time with the help of a process called

a. diffusion
b. osmosis
c. fission
d. binary fission
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ANSWER: diffusion

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18)   Considering the normal urine composition, the urea content is

a. 7.7g/l
b. 8.7g/l
c. 9.3g/l
d. 10.2g/l
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ANSWER: 9.3g/l

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19)   Considering the concave shape of kidneys, the concave side of kidneys faces

a. renal cavity
b. abdominal cavity
c. buccal cavity
d. vertebral column
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ANSWER: vertebral column

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20)   The limit of the normal pH of the blood is

a. 7.25 to 8.15
b. 7.35 to 7.45
c. 7.45 to 8.45
d. 6.35 to 7.35
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 7.35 to 7.45

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