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What is/are the function/s of the nephron?
a) filter blood             
b) remove waste
c) maintain blood volume      
d) all of these

d

How many steps are involved in the process of urine formation?
a) two  
b) three          
c) four
d) five

b

Explanation: 1. Ultrafilteration, 2. Selective reabsorption and 3. Tubular secretion



The diameter of which arteriole is smaller in the nephron of a human kidney?
a) afferent                  
b) efferent
c) both are same         
d) variable

b

Explanation: that’s why the blood pressure increases and helps in filtration



Why the blood pressure in glomerulus increases?
a) due to smaller diameter of afferent arteriole
b) due to smaller diameter of efferent arteriole
c) due to larger diameter of efferent arteriole
d) none of these

b

What is the diameter of efferent arteriole as compared to afferent arteriole?
a) twice
b) thrice          
c) same           
d) half

d

How much % of plasma filtered into Bowman’s capsule?
a) 10   
b) 20               
c) 70               
d) 90

b

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