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Nephron Structure and Functions Practice Questions

20 free Nephron Structure and Functions practice questions for the NCERT Biology, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Open any question below, or take the full set as an interactive quiz.

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  1. Q1. Which of the following constitutes the Malpighian body (renal corpuscle)?
  2. Q2. The efferent arteriole emerging from the glomerulus forms a fine capillary network around the renal tubule called the:
  3. Q3. In cortical nephrons, which of the following structures is either highly reduced or absent?
  4. Q4. Which part of the nephron is lined by simple cuboidal brush border epithelium to increase the surface area for reabsorption?
  5. Q5. Juxtamedullary nephrons differ from cortical nephrons primarily in that they:
  6. Q6. The 'Vasa recta' is a U-shaped minute vessel that runs parallel to the:
  7. Q7. Which part of the nephron is generally found in the renal medulla?
  8. Q8. The diameter of the afferent arteriole is ________ than that of the efferent arteriole, which helps in creating filtration pressure.
  9. Q9. Which of the following is NOT a function of the Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT)?
  10. Q10. The cells of the visceral layer of Bowman's capsule that wrap around the glomerular capillaries are called:
  11. Q11. Which segment of the nephron is nearly impermeable to water but allows the transport of electrolytes actively or passively?
  12. Q12. The Distal Convoluted Tubule (DCT) of many nephrons opens into a straight tube called the:
  13. Q13. Where does conditional reabsorption of Na+ and water occur under the influence of hormones like aldosterone?
  14. Q14. Which of the following is the correct order of flow of filtrate through the nephron?
  15. Q15. The descending limb of Henle's loop is ________ to water and ________ to electrolytes.
  16. Q16. The maintenance of high osmolarity of medullary interstitial fluid is a significant function of which structure?
  17. Q17. Which part of the nephron is specifically capable of secreting $NH_3$ and $K^+$ to maintain the ionic balance of the blood?
  18. Q18. A Malpighian corpuscle is located in which zone of the kidney?
  19. Q19. The 'hairpin' turn is a characteristic structural feature of the:
  20. Q20. The epithelial cells of the PCT have 'brush borders' because they contain: