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Observe the figure :
(a) Identify A and B.
(b) How the difference in size between A and B helps in the functioning of the kidney?
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(a)
A - Afferent vessel- The afferent vessel brings blood into the glomerulus of the nephron.
B - Efferent vessel- They carry blood away from the glomerulus.
(b) The difference in the size of the two vessels causes an increase in the blood pressure in the glomerulus and enhances ultrafiltration.

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