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The basic filtration in kidney occurs specifically in:


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Ureter

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Bowman’s capsule

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Glomerulus

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Collecting duct

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Solution

The correct option is C

Glomerulus


The basic filtration process in the kidney occurs in the glomerulus. The glomerulus consists of a tuft of capillaries. It is held by a cup shaped cluster called the Bowman's capsule. The capillary in close proximity to the Bowman's capsule is called glomerulus capillary. This has a narrower lumen as compared to the capillary entering the glomerulus. This difference in diameter provides the necessary pressure for filteration through specialised cells of the Bowman's capsule.

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