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During which process is blood filtered in Bowman's capsule?

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Reabsorption
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Secretion
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Ultrafiltration
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None of the given three
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Solution

The correct option is C Ultrafiltration
  • During ultrafiltration, the blood flows under high pressure through the glomerulus in the Bowmans capsule.
  • Due to the narrow lumen of the capillaries and high pressure, the blood is filtered out in Bowman's capsule.
  • During ultra-filtration, the blood flows under high pressure through the glomerulus in Bowman's capsule. Due to the narrow lumen of the capillaries and high pressure, the blood is filtered out in Bowman's capsule.
So, the correct answer is option C.

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