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Ultrafiltration in the kidney takes place in the
AProximal convoluted tubule only
BBowman's capsule around the glomerulus
CLoop of Henle in the medulla
DCollecting duct in the medulla
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Bowman's capsule around the glomerulus
1. The chapter section on urine formation describes ultrafiltration.
2. Blood is forced through the glomerular capillaries at high pressure.
3. Small molecules pass into Bowman's capsule.
4. Large molecules and cells stay in the blood.
_Source: Selina Concise Biology Class 10, Ch 8 The Excretory System (Mistral OCR'd PDF), section on ultrafiltration_
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