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In the glomerulus of the nephron, the afferent arteriole is

a)

Narrower than efferent arteriole

b)

Wider than efferent arteriole

c)

Of some diameter as efferent arteriole

d)

Of same diameter as vasa-recta


Question ID - 3721 :-

In the glomerulus of the nephron, the afferent arteriole is

a)

Narrower than efferent arteriole

b)

Wider than efferent arteriole

c)

Of some diameter as efferent arteriole

d)

Of same diameter as vasa-recta

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Answer Key : (b) -

(b)

The efferent arteriole is narrower as compared to afferent arteriole, hence a hydrostatic pressure develops in the glomerulus, which forces a large amount of water, entire glucose, all amino acid, urea, and salts of sodium potassium out of the glomerulus into the Bowman’s capsule



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 is returned to interstitium by

a)

Ascending limb of Henle’s loop

b)

Descending limb of Henle’s loop

c)

Ascending limb of vasa recta

d)

Descending limb of vasa recta


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