GENERAL HISTOLOGY

VASCULAR

THE NEPHRON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ is the process at the start of nephron (glomerulus) that takes only blood plasma from the blood
A
filtration
B
reabsorption
C
secretion
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Glomerular filtration is the first step in urine formation and constitutes the basic physiologic function of the kidneys. It describes the process of blood filtration in the kidney, in which fluid, ions, glucose, and waste products are removed from the glomerular capillaries.

Detailed explanation-2: -Filtration of the blood plasma takes place in the renal corpuscle. This is the proximal end of the nephron, which is expanded into an ovoid structure.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first step in urine formation is also known as ultrafiltration. This process starts in glomerulus, which is a tuft of blood capillaries. The glomerulus is nestled inside a cup-like sac located at the end of each nephron which is known as Bowman’s capsule.

Detailed explanation-4: -Tubular reabsorption is the process that moves solutes and water out of the filtrate and back into your bloodstream.

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