Homeostasis
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Short Questions (120)
Easy Questions (30%)
1. Define homeostasis.
2. What is the importance of homeostasis?
3. How do plants maintain homeostasis?
4. What is the role of stomata in plants?
5. How do plants remove excess carbon dioxide?
6. Define transpiration.
7. What is the role of transpiration in plants?
8. How do plants get rid of extra water?
9. What is osmoregulation?
10. Define excretion in plants.
11. What is the primary excretory organ in humans?
12. How do lungs contribute to homeostasis?
13. What is the function of the skin in homeostasis?
14. Define kidney.
15. What is the structure of the kidney?
16. What is the function of the kidney?
17. What are nephrons?
18. Define osmoregulation.
19. What is urea?
20. What is kidney failure?
21. Define dialysis.
22. What is a kidney transplant?
23. Name the parts of the nephron.
24. What is the cortex of the kidney?
25. Define medulla in the kidney.
26. What is filtration in the kidneys?
27. What is the role of blood in homeostasis?
28. How do kidneys help in osmoregulation?
29. What is the renal artery?
30. Define ureter.
Moderate Questions (40%)
31. Explain homeostasis in plants.
32. How do plants remove extra oxygen?
33. Describe the role of lenticels in plants.
34. What is the importance of transpiration?
35. Explain how stomata function in gaseous exchange.
36. What is the role of the kidneys in human excretion?
37. How does the skin contribute to homeostasis?
38. Describe how the lungs remove carbon dioxide.
39. Explain the structure of the human kidney.
40. Describe the function of nephrons.
41. What is the function of the Bowman's capsule?
42. Describe the glomerulus in a nephron.
43. Explain the process of filtration in the kidneys.
44. How does the kidney filter blood?
45. What is reabsorption in the kidney?
46. How do kidneys regulate water levels?
47. Describe the importance of osmoregulation.
48. What happens if osmoregulation fails?
49. Explain the process of dialysis.
50. How does dialysis help in kidney failure?
51. Describe the procedure of kidney transplant.
52. What are some causes of kidney failure?
53. Explain how skin maintains body temperature.
54. How does the body remove excess salts?
55. What role does the urinary system play in homeostasis?
56. Describe how urea is formed.
57. What is the renal vein?
58. Explain the concept of homeostasis in humans.
59. Describe the feedback mechanism in homeostasis.
60. Explain the excretory role of the skin.
61. How do the kidneys maintain pH balance?
62. Describe the osmotic adjustment in plants.
63. Explain how the liver contributes to homeostasis.
64. What is the role of hormones in kidney function?
65. Describe the excretion of nitrogenous wastes.
66. How is blood pressure regulated by the kidneys?
67. What are some common kidney disorders?
68. Explain how kidney stones are formed.
69. How does kidney failure affect homeostasis?
70. Describe the filtration and reabsorption in nephron tubules.
71. Explain the significance of renal corpuscle.
72. What is the role of ADH in osmoregulation?
73. How do kidneys control salt balance?
74. Describe how plants excrete waste products.
75. Explain the function of the urinary bladder.
76. Describe how artificial kidneys work.
77. What is the importance of maintaining blood pressure?
78. How do the kidneys respond to dehydration?
79. What are the symptoms of kidney failure?
80. Describe the importance of maintaining blood volume.
Tough Questions (30%)
81. Describe the mechanisms of homeostasis in plants in detail.
82. Explain the process of gaseous exchange in plants and its importance.
83. How do plants adapt to different water availability for homeostasis?
84. Discuss the role of nephron in osmoregulation.
85. Explain the structure and function of the glomerulus.
86. Describe the role of proximal convoluted tubule in the nephron.
87. Explain how homeostasis maintains internal balance.
88. How do kidneys help maintain electrolyte balance?
89. Discuss how osmoregulation affects body functions.
90. Explain how dialysis mimics kidney function.
91. Describe the complications of kidney failure on body systems.
92. Discuss the process of kidney transplant in detail.
93. Explain how the feedback system regulates water levels in the body.
94. Describe the hormonal control in kidney function.
95. Explain the importance of renal tubules in urine formation.
96. How does the kidney remove toxins from the body?
97. Describe the process of urea formation and excretion.
98. Discuss how the body detects changes in water levels.
99. Explain how homeostasis is affected by kidney disorders.
100. Describe the structural adaptations in kidneys for filtration.
101. How do lungs help in maintaining acid-base balance?
102. Explain the counter-current mechanism in kidneys.
103. Describe the effects of high salt intake on kidneys.
104. Discuss the role of the nephron loop in reabsorption.
105. Explain how the kidneys adjust to low oxygen levels.
106. Describe the steps involved in urine formation.
107. Explain how homeostasis is essential for survival.
108. Describe the long-term effects of kidney failure.
109. Explain the importance of selective reabsorption in kidneys.
110. How does the body compensate for kidney dysfunction?
111. Discuss the role of the distal convoluted tubule.
112. Explain how blood filtration affects homeostasis.
113. How does the body regulate urea levels?
114. Describe how lifestyle affects kidney health.
115. Explain the impact of toxins on the kidney.
116. Describe the difference between hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
117. Explain the causes and effects of osmotic imbalance.
118. Discuss the importance of pH balance in body fluids.
119. Explain how kidneys help in waste elimination.
120. Describe the impact of dehydration on kidney function.
Long Questions (10)
Easy Questions (30%)
1. Describe the process of homeostasis in plants with examples.
2. Explain the structure and function of the human kidney.
3. Describe the process of dialysis and its importance for kidney failure.
Moderate Questions (40%)
4. Explain the structure and function of the nephron in detail.
5. Describe the role of kidneys in osmoregulation and waste removal.
6. Discuss the importance of homeostasis in human body systems.
7. Describe the causes, symptoms, and treatments for kidney failure.
Tough Questions (30%)
8. Discuss the hormonal regulation of kidney function and osmoregulation.
9. Explain the mechanism of feedback systems in maintaining homeostasis.
10. Describe the steps involved in kidney transplant and its complications.