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WAEC Biology 1998 Question 18

Question 18

Excretion

In which part of the kidney does ultrafiltration take place?

  1. A.Bowman's capsule
  2. B.Distal convoluted tubule
  3. C.Proximal convoluted tubule
  4. D.Collecting duct
  5. E.Afferent arteriole
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Answer: A (Bowman's capsule)

Explanation

Blood under high pressure in the glomerulus is filtered into the Bowman's capsule; this is ultrafiltration.