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Homeostasis
Written by Dr. Hira Salman (Biology)
8 Class 12 Biology questions with answers and explanations.
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The functional unit of the kidney is the:
- 1 Nephron
- 2 Villus
- 3 Neuron
- 4 Alveolus
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Correct answer: Nephron
A nephron filters blood and forms urine.
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Filtration of blood in the nephron takes place in the:
- 1 Collecting duct
- 2 Glomerulus
- 3 Loop of Henle
- 4 Ureter
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Correct answer: Glomerulus
Blood is filtered under pressure into Bowman's capsule.
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ADH makes the kidney:
- 1 Stop filtering
- 2 Reabsorb more water
- 3 Lose more water
- 4 Produce more urea
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Correct answer: Reabsorb more water
Antidiuretic hormone increases water reabsorption in the collecting duct.
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Thermoregulation in humans is controlled by the:
- 1 Cerebellum
- 2 Hypothalamus
- 3 Medulla only
- 4 Pituitary only
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Correct answer: Hypothalamus
The hypothalamus acts as the body's thermostat.
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Nitrogenous waste of humans is mainly:
- 1 Creatinine only
- 2 Ammonia
- 3 Uric acid
- 4 Urea
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Correct answer: Urea
Urea is made in the liver.
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The liver converts excess glucose into:
- 1 Starch
- 2 Cellulose
- 3 Glycogen
- 4 Urea
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Correct answer: Glycogen
Glycogen is stored in the liver.
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Osmoregulation controls the body's:
- 1 Height
- 2 Blood colour
- 3 Water and salt balance
- 4 Weight only
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Correct answer: Water and salt balance
Kidneys regulate water and ions.
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A hormone that lowers blood glucose is:
- 1 Adrenaline
- 2 Thyroxine
- 3 Insulin
- 4 Glucagon
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Correct answer: Insulin
Insulin promotes glucose uptake.
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