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Which part of nephron of the human kidney is responsible for filtration of blood for excretion?
Question

Which part of nephron of the human kidney is responsible for filtration of blood for excretion?

A.

Collecting duct

B.

Renal vein

C.

Ureter

D.

Bowman's capsule

Correct option is D


The correct answer is (d) Bowman's capsule. The Bowman's capsule is the part of the nephron responsible for the filtration of blood in the human kidney. It is a cup-shaped structure that encases the glomerulus, a network of capillaries. The filtration process occurs as blood enters the glomerulus, and small molecules such as water, salts, glucose, and urea are filtered out into the Bowman's capsule, forming what is known as the glomerular filtrate. Larger molecules like proteins and blood cells are retained in the blood. Information Booster: The Bowman's capsule and glomerulus together form the renal corpuscle, the initial site of blood filtration in the nephron. This filtration process is essential for separating waste products and excess substances from the blood. The filtrate collected in the Bowman's capsule passes through other parts of the nephron (like the proximal tubule and loop of Henle) for further processing and concentration into urine.

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