Asked by Krishanvir Dhami on Jun 29, 2024
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The glomerular (Bowman's) capsule
A) returns material to the blood.
B) filters material from the blood.
C) makes urea.
D) contains urine in its final state.
E) reabsorbs materials not to be excreted.
Glomerular (Bowman's) Capsule
A cup-like sack at the beginning of the tubular component of a nephron in the kidney, playing a critical role in the filtration of blood to form urine.
Filters
Devices or processes used to remove impurities or separate substances.
Urea
A waste product formed in the liver during the breakdown of proteins, excreted in urine.
- Recognize the bodily functions responsible for the creation of urine, encompassing filtration, reabsorption, and secretion.
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Ujjwal SinghJul 02, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The glomerular (Bowman's) capsule filters material from the blood in the first step of urine formation.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the bodily functions responsible for the creation of urine, encompassing filtration, reabsorption, and secretion.
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