Explore topic-wise MCQs in Human Physiology.

This section includes 25 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Human Physiology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Polystyrene sulfonate is used in renal failure to ___________

A. Prevent constipation
B. Reduce serum level
C. Correct acidosis
D. Exchange potassium ions
Answer» E.
2.

Name the condition when the concentration of ketone increases in urine.

A. Turners syndrome
B. Diabetes mellitus
C. Sickle cell anemia
D. Acromegaly
Answer» C. Sickle cell anemia
3.

Which of the following mineral is not involved in the formation of renal calculi?

A. Calcium oxalate
B. Calcium carbonate
C. Uric acid
D. Urea
Answer» E.
4.

Which of the following is not a symptom of diabetes mellitus?

A. Ketonuria
B. Glycosuria
C. Renal calculi
D. Polyphagia
Answer» D. Polyphagia
5.

Which of the following is the term given to the condition of RBCs in urine?

A. Haematuria
B. Pyuria
C. Haemoglobinuria
D. Proteinuria
Answer» B. Pyuria
6.

What is the inflammation of the glomeruli of the kidney referred to?

A. Cystitis
B. Nephritis
C. Glomerulonephritis
D. Pyelonephritis
Answer» D. Pyelonephritis
7.

Kidney transplantation is the ultimate method in the correction of acute renal failures.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
8.

What is the significance of the porous nature of the cellophane membrane?

A. It does not allow the movement of molecules
B. It does not allow the movement of water
C. It allows the molecules based on their concentration gradient
D. It allows only water molecules
Answer» D. It allows only water molecules
9.

The dialysing fluid has all of the following except?

A. Nitrogenous wastes
B. Proteins
C. Electrolytes
D. Glucose
Answer» B. Proteins
10.

What is haemodialysis?

A. Removal of ammonia in the blood by artificial means
B. Removal of potassium ions in the blood by artificial means
C. Removal of sodium ions in the blood by artificial means
D. Removal of urea in the blood by artificial means
Answer» E.
11.

What is uraemia?

A. Accumulation of sodium ions in the blood
B. Accumulation of potassium ions in the blood
C. Accumulation of urea in the blood
D. Accumulation of ammonia in the blood
Answer» D. Accumulation of ammonia in the blood
12.

The presence of ketone bodies is an indication of which of the following diseases?

A. Diabetes mellitus
B. Diabetes insipidus
C. High blood cholesterol
D. Liver Cirrhosis
Answer» B. Diabetes insipidus
13.

The urine formed is brownish.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
14.

What is the process of excreting urine known as?

A. Diuresis
B. Polyuria
C. Defaecation
D. Micturition
Answer» E.
15.

Which of the following sphincters cause the release of the urine?

A. Cardiac sphincter
B. Pyloric sphincter
C. Urethral sphincter
D. Oesophageal sphincter
Answer» D. Oesophageal sphincter
16.

Which of the following initiates the voluntary signal given by CNS?

A. Loosening of stretch receptors in the urinary bladder
B. Stretching of the urinary bladder
C. Movement of the urinary bladder
D. Movement of urethra
Answer» C. Movement of the urinary bladder
17.

Urine is stored in the urinary bladder until which of the following?

A. A voluntary signal from the CNS
B. An involuntary signal from the CNS
C. A voluntary signal from the ANS
D. An involuntary signal from the ANS
Answer» B. An involuntary signal from the CNS
18.

Polystyrene sulfonate is used in renal failure to __________?

A. Prevent constipation
B. Reduce serum level
C. Correct acidosis
D. Exchange potassium ions
Answer» E.
19.

Which drug is indicated for pain related to acute renal calculi?

A. Salicylates
B. NSAIDS
C. Narcotic analgesics
D. Muscle relaxants
Answer» D. Muscle relaxants
20.

About 90% of kidney stones can pass out through urinary system by drinking _______

A. Water
B. Juice
C. Sugar drinks
D. Milk
Answer» B. Juice
21.

Inflammation of joint due to accumulation of uric acid crystals is called ____________

A. Gout
B. Osteoporosis
C. Osteomalacia
D. Myasthenia gravis
Answer» B. Osteoporosis
22.

Hemodialysis is done when the person is suffering from ________

A. Goiter
B. Diabetes insipidus
C. Diabetes mellitus
D. Uremia
Answer» E.
23.

What is glycosuria?

A. Low amount of sugar in urine
B. Average amount of sugar in urine
C. Low amount of fat in urine
D. High amount of sugar in urine
Answer» E.
24.

Name the condition when concentration of ketone increases in urine.

A. Turners syndrome
B. Diabetes mellitus
C. Sickle cell anemia
D. Acromegaly
Answer» C. Sickle cell anemia
25.

The condition where urea accumulates in blood is ________

A. Anemia
B. Glycosuria
C. Uremia
D. Acidosis
Answer» D. Acidosis