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Match the Following – Excretory System | GNM 1st Year Anatomy & Physiology

By NursingNotesGNM | Updated for GNM Final Exam 2026

Introduction

The excretory system is a core topic in Anatomy & Physiology for GNM 1st year students. Match the Following questions are commonly asked in nursing examinations because they test quick recall of kidney functions, nephron parts, urine formation, hormones, and clinical terms. Regular practice improves memory, speed, and confidence. This Blogger-ready post provides multiple Match the Following sets specially prepared for GNM students.

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📑 Table of Contents

• Introduction

• Match the Following – Set 1

• Match the Following – Set 2

• Match the Following – Set 3

• Match the Following – Set 4

• Match the Following – Set 5

• Key Takeaways

• FAQs – Excretory System GNM

• Conclusion

• Medical Disclaimer

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🧠 Match the Following – Excretory System (GNM 1st Year)

✅ Set 1

Column A	Column B

1. Nephron | a. Storage of urine

2. Kidney | b. Structural & functional unit

3. Ureter | c. Removes metabolic waste

4. Urinary bladder | d. Carries urine to bladder

5. Urethra | e. Passage of urine outside body

Answers: 1–b, 2–c, 3–d, 4–a, 5–e

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✅ Set 2

Column A

Column B

1. Glomerulus | a. Sodium reabsorption

2. Bowman’s capsule | b. Capillary tuft

3. ADH | c. Collects filtrate

4. Aldosterone | d. Water reabsorption

5. Renal pelvis | e. Collects urine

Answers: 1–b, 2–c, 3–d, 4–a, 5–e

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✅ Set 3 (Clinical Terms)

Column A

Column B

1. Oliguria | a. Blood in urine

2. Anuria | b. Decreased urine output

3. Hematuria | c. No urine output

4. Proteinuria | d. Protein in urine

5. UTI | e. Urinary infection

Answers: 1–b, 2–c, 3–a, 4–d, 5–e

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✅ Set 4 (Urine Formation)

Column A

Column B

1. Filtration | a. Collecting duct

2. Reabsorption | b. Glomerulus

3. Secretion | c. Tubular transfer

4. PCT | d. Maximum reabsorption

5. DCT | e. Electrolyte regulation

Answers: 1–b, 2–d, 3–c, 4–d, 5–e

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✅ Set 5 (Hormones & Wastes)

Column A

Column B

1. Renin | a. RBC production

2. Erythropoietin | b. Blood pressure control

3. Vitamin D activation | c. Calcium absorption

4. Creatinine | d. Muscle waste

5. Urea | e. Main nitrogen waste

Answers: 1–b, 2–a, 3–c, 4–d, 5–e

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✅ Key Takeaways

• Nephron is the basic unit of kidney.

• Kidneys regulate waste, fluids, electrolytes, and blood pressure.

• Match-the-following improves speed in GNM exams.

• Combine this with MCQs and True/False for best revision.

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❓ FAQs – Excretory System GNM

1. Are match-the-following questions important for GNM exams?
   Yes, they are frequently asked and help score easy marks.

2. Which topics are most common?
   Nephron, urine formation, hormones, and clinical terms.

3. How many sets should I practice daily?
   At least 2–3 sets.

4. Is this useful for Nursing anatomy MCQs?
   Yes, it strengthens basic concepts.

5. What is the best revision method?
   Daily practice with short notes.

6. Should I also practice True/False?
   Yes, combine Match, MCQs, and True/False.

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Conclusion

Practicing Match the Following – Excretory System (GNM 1st Year) regularly will help you remember key facts about kidneys, nephron, urine formation, and clinical terms. These exercises are simple but powerful tools for Anatomy & Physiology revision. Save this page and revise before exams to improve accuracy and confidence.

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Medical Disclaimer

This content is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice.

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