Question

Glomerular filtrate contains

• A. Blood plasma without blood cells and proteins
• B. Blood with proteins but without cells
• C. Plasma without sugars
• D. Blood without urea

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Blood plasma without blood cells and proteins

The correct option is A:

The explanation for the correct option:

1. Result of Glomerular filtration of blood is Glomerular filtrate.
2. The glomerular capillary blood pressure causes filtration of blood through 3 layers. Fenestration (pore) of glomerular endothelial cells, basal lamina of the glomerulus, and slit membrane between pedicels.
3. Blood is filtered so finely through these membranes, that blood plasma without blood cells and proteins is passed into Bowman's capsule.

The explanation for the incorrect options:

Option B:

1. The presence of large protein in Glomerular filtrate is an abnormal condition in the case of glomerulonephritis (the size of slit pores increases).

Option C:

1. The glomerular filtrate contains plasma with sugars, which is reabsorbed at PCT (proximal convoluted tubule).

Option D:

1. Glomerular filtrate does contain urea, which is synthesised in the liver.

Final answer: The glomerular filtrate contains blood plasma without blood cells and proteins.