BIOLOGY

JAMB 2012 - Question 21

Biology 2012 JAMB Past Questions - Question 21: In the kidney of mammals, the site of ultrafiltration is the

based on Literary Appreciation
In the kidney of mammals, the site of ultrafiltration is the
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Correct Answer

B

Explanation

A nephron is made up of Bowman's capsule and narrow, long and coiled .kidney or uriniferous tubule. The uriniferous tubule is made up of convoluted tubule.Bowman's capsule is a cup- shaped structure which houses the glomerulus (coiled capillaries) where ultra-filtration (ie. filtration under high pressure) occurs.