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NDA 2 2024 GAT, question 87

Topic: Biology

Q87

Which part of nephron of the human kidney is responsible for filtration of blood for excretion ?

  1. (a) Collecting duct
  2. (b) Renal vein
  3. (c) Ureter
  4. (d) Bowman’s capsuleCorrect answer

Solution.

Answer: (d) Bowman’s capsule

  1. The renal corpuscle consists of the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule.
  2. Filtrate passes from glomerular capillaries into the capsular space, making Bowman's capsule the listed structure associated with filtration.
  3. The microscopic barrier itself includes capillary and podocyte layers.