Where does ultrafiltration, reabsorption and secretion occur in a nephron ?

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Ultrafiltration is the filtration of blood from waste and excessive substances. The glomerulus is the part of the nephron that helps in the ultrafiltration.
Reabsorption and secretion take place simultaneously in the tubular part (PCT, Loop of Henley, DCT) of the nephron.

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Refer to the diagram of the nephron given below and answer the questions.

(a) Where does ultrafiltration occur?

(b) Which structure contains urine?

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