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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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The glomerulus is described as:
Options
A A cup-shaped structure receiving filtrate
B A group of capillaries in a tight ball at the end of the nephron where substances filter out of blood
Correct Answer
C A long loop responsible for reabsorption
D A collecting duct carrying filtrate to the pelvis
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The glomerulus is a group of capillaries in a tight ball at the end of the nephron where substances filter out of blood and enter the nephron as filtrate. It is the site of the first step in urine formation.

Hint

This tuft of capillaries is where blood filtration begins.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1151 of 2214
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