WAEC Biology 2018 Question 14

Question 14

Excretion

Ultrafiltration in the kidney takes place in the

  1. A.renal vein.
  2. B.medulla.
  3. C.loop of Henle.
  4. D.Bowman's capsule.
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Answer: D (Bowman's capsule.)

Explanation

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