Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

a. Glomeruli filter the blood. b. Small molecules collect as filtrate in tubules. c. Bowman's capsule allows selective reabsorption of useful substances into blood capillaries.

  1. Only b

  2. Only a

  3. Only c

  4. Only b and c

  5. a, b and c
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A glomerulus is a network (as a tuft) of capillaries located at the beginning of a nephron in the kidney. It serves as the first stage in the filtering process of the blood carried out by the nephron in its formation of urine. The glomerulus is surrounded by a cup-like sac known as Bowman's capsule.

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