JAMB Biology 1980 Question 29

Question 29

Excretion

During excretion of urea there is also a corresponding re-absorption of water into the blood. This reabsorption takes place in the

  1. A.uriniferous tubules
  2. B.Bowman's capsule
  3. C.glomerulus
  4. D.malpighian capsule
  5. E.renal artery.
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Answer: A (uriniferous tubules)

Explanation

Water is reabsorbed into the blood as the filtrate passes along the kidney tubules.