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Which one of the following correctly explains the function of a specific part of a human nephron?

a)

Henle’s loop  Most reabsorption of the major substances from the glomerular filtrate

b)

Distal convoluted tubuleReasorption of ions into the surrounding blood capillaries

c)

Afferent arterioleCarries the blood away from the glomerulus towards renal vein

d)

PodocytesCreat minute spaces (slit pores) for the filteration of blood into the               Bowman’s capsule



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Which one of the following correctly explains the function of a specific part of a human nephron?

a)

Henle’s loop  Most reabsorption of the major substances from the glomerular filtrate

b)

Distal convoluted tubuleReasorption of ions into the surrounding blood capillaries

c)

Afferent arterioleCarries the blood away from the glomerulus towards renal vein

d)

PodocytesCreat minute spaces (slit pores) for the filteration of blood into the               Bowman’s capsule

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Answer Key / Explanation : (d) -

(d)

Podocytes or visceral epithelial cells are the cells in Bowman’s capsule in the kidney that wrap around the capillaries of glomerular. They create minute pores (site pores) for the filtration of blood into the Bowman’s capsule.

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