Which one of the following is a correct pair showing the function of a specific part of the human nephron?

Podocytes : create minute spaces (slit pores) for the filtration of blood into the Bowman's capsule

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Henle's loop : most re-absorption of the major substances from the glomerular filtrate.

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Distal convoluted tubule : re-absorption of

K^{+}

ions into the surrounding blood capillaries

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Afferent arteriole : carries the blood away from the glomerulus towards renal vein

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Solution

The correct option is D Podocytes : create minute spaces (slit pores) for the filtration of blood into the Bowman's capsule
Most reabsorption of the major substances from the glomerular filtrate takes place in proximal convoluted tubule. In DCT, selective secretion of $H^{+}$ and $K^{+}$ occur to maintain pH and $N a - K$ balance in blood. Afferent arteriole carries the blood towards the glomerulus.

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The following diagram represents a mammalian kidney tubule (nephron) and its blood supply.

Parts indicated by the guidelines 1 to 8 are as follows :

1. Afferent arteriole from the renal artery;

2. Efferent arteriole

3. Bowman's capsule,

4. Glomerulus ;

5. Proximal convoluted tubule with blood capillaries;

6. Distal convoluted tubule with blood capillaries;

7. Collecting tubule;

8. U-shaped loop of Henle.

Study the diagram and answer the questions that follow;

(a) Where does ultrafiltration take place?

(b) Which structure contains the lowest concentration of urea?

(d) Which structure (normally) contains the lowest concentration of glucose?

(e) Where is most water reabsorbed?

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