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Q · Excretory Systemmedium · 45s
Which part of the nephron is responsible for the initial filtration of blood?
TopicExcretory System
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The glomerulus is a tuft of fenestrated capillaries where hydrostatic pressure forces plasma through the capillary walls into Bowman's capsule, creating the glomerular filtrate. Large plasma proteins and cells remain in the blood.
Final Answer: Option B - Glomerulus