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Which of the following parts of a kidney contains the lowest concentration of urea?


A

Glomerulus

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B

Loop of Henle

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C

Bowman's capsule

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D

Branches of the renal vein

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Solution

The correct option is D

Branches of the renal vein


The correct option is D.

Explanation for Correct option:
It carries blood that has the lowest concentration of urea and ions of minerals and takes these away from the kidney.

Explanation for Incorrect option:

Option A:
It helps in the filtration of blood.

Option B:
The principal purpose of the Henle loops and the ascending limb of the distal tubule is to concentrate urine by a concept known as 'countercurrent multiplication.'

Option C:
Bowman's capsule is a structure that surrounds the glomerulus loops and aids in the filtering of blood from the capillaries.

Final answer: Branches of the renal vein contain the lowest concentration of urea.


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