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

1)   Considering the functioning of the kidney, the third step is

a. papillary re-absorption
b. elective absorption
c. tubular secretion
d. selective re-absorption
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: tubular secretion

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2)   Which of the following is considered to be Islam's greatest surgeon who also invented procedures for surgical removal of kidney stones?

a. Abu Nasr al-Farabi
b. Bu Ali Sina
c. Ibn-al-Haytham
d. Abu al-Qasim al-Zahrawi
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Abu al-Qasim al-Zahrawi

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3)   The procedure of maintaining the amounts of salt and water in tissue fluids and blood is called

a. homeostasis
b. excretion
c. osmoregulation
d. thermoregulation
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ANSWER: osmoregulation

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4)   In renal corpuscle of the human kidneys, the network of capillaries is known as

a. distal convoluted tubule
b. proximal convoluted tubule
c. bowman's capsule
d. glomerulus
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ANSWER: glomerulus

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5)   The procedure of maintaining the internal temperature of the body is classified as

a. thermoregulation
b. osmoregulation
c. excretion
d. glucoregulation
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ANSWER: thermoregulation

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6)   The weight of kidneys is about

a. 128 grams
b. 135 grams
c. 120 grams
d. 130 grams
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ANSWER: 120 grams

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7)   Considering the functioning of the kidney, the filtrate which is present in renal tubules is called

a. white cells
b. deoxygenated blood
c. oxygenated blood
d. urine
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: urine

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8)   Considering kidney dialysis, the space around the gut is known as

a. peritoneal cavity
b. abdominal cavity
c. renal cavity
d. vertebral cavity
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ANSWER: peritoneal cavity

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9)   If the change in temperature occurs then this change may affect

a. metabolism process
b. functions of enzymes
c. process of diffusion
d. process of osmosis
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: functions of enzymes

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10)   The plants that are adapted to seawater or salty water environment are called

a. saprophytes
b. hydrophytes
c. xerophytes
d. halophytes
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: halophytes

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11)   In the urinary system of humans, the tube which carries urine outside the body from urinary bladder is known as

a. ureter
b. urethra
c. urinary bladder
d. gall bladder
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ANSWER: ureter

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12)   During night time, the by-product of plants is

a. nitrogen
b. hydrogen
c. oxygen
d. carbon dioxide
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: carbon dioxide

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13)   The funnel-shaped cavity that is projected by renal pyramids is classified as

a. hilus
b. renal artery
c. renal cavity
d. renal pelvis
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: renal pelvis

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14)   The concave side of the kidney faces the

a. pelvic girdle
b. pectoral girdle
c. rib cage
d. vertebral column
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: vertebral column

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15)   In humans, the urinary organ kidneys have a width of

a. 4.5 cm
b. 7 cm
c. 6 cm
d. 5 cm
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 5 cm

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16)   The common example of xerophytes is

a. ladyfinger
b. morning glory
c. water lily
d. cactus
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ANSWER: cactus

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17)   The plants that live on the water or are partially submerged in water are classified as

a. hydrophytes
b. xerophytes
c. halophytes
d. saprophytes
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: hydrophytes

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18)   Role in the maintenance of body temperature and removal of excess water and salts is performed by

a. lungs
b. kidney
c. skin
d. pancreas
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: skin

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19)   Considering disorders of the kidney, the causes of kidney stones are

a. diet with vitamin c and d
b. age
c. less intake of water
d. all of above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: all of above

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20)   The process of maintaining a balance of internal conditions in the body is called

a. homeostasis
b. peristalsis
c. excretion
d. respiration
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: homeostasis

Explanation:
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