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Which one of following correctly explains the function of a specific part of a human nephron? 1. Afferent arteriole : Carries the blood away from the glomerulus towards renal vein 2. Podocytes : Create minute spaces (slit pores) for the filtration of blood into the Bowman's capsule 3. Henle's loop : Most reabsorption of the major substances from the glomerular filtrate 4. Distal convoluted tubule: Reabsorption of K+ ions into the surrounding blood capillaries

Which one of following correctly explains the function of a specific part of a
human nephron?
1. Afferent arteriole : Carries the blood away from the glomerulus towards renal
vein
2. Podocytes : Create minute spaces (slit pores) for the filtration of blood into the
Bowman's capsule
3. Henle's loop : Most reabsorption of the major substances from the glomerular
filtrate
4. Distal convoluted tubule: Reabsorption of K+ ions into the surrounding blood
capillaries

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1 Answers

Jitender Pal
askIITians Faculty 365 Points
9 years ago
Sol: Podocytes are specialised squamous epithelial cells in the inner wall of Bowman's capsule. They give rise to foot like processes which form filtration slits for the filtration of blood into the Bowman's capsule. Answer: (2)

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