STANDARDZoology-Excretory Products and their Elimination
STANDARD Zoology Structure of Nephron MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Which one of following correctly explains the function of a specific part of a human nephron
A
Afferent arteriole: Carries the blood away from the glomerulus toward renal vein
B
Podocytes: Create minute spaces (slit pores) for the filtration of blood into the Bowman's capsule
C
Henle's loop: Most reabsorption of the major substance from the glomerular filtrate
D
Distal convoluted tubule: Reabsorption of K⁺ ions into the surrounding blood capillaries
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Podocytes are specialized cells in the Bowman's capsule that have foot-like projections creating slit pores. These pores allow the filtration of blood, preventing large molecules from passing through.
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