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ZOO 101 The Excretory System Objective Question
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Where is the glomerulus located, and what is its function?
Options
A In the medulla; it reabsorbs water.
B At the end of the nephron; it collects urine.
C In the Bowman's capsule; it is a group of capillaries where substances filter out of the blood.
Correct Answer
D In the pelvis; it carries urine to the ureter.
Correct Answer

Option C 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 the blood and enter the nephron as filtrate.

Hint

It sits inside the Bowman's capsule.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: The Excretory System
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 595 of 2214
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