JAMB Biology 2025 Objective — Question 16
Question 16 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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In the nephron of the kidney, the structure where ultrafiltration of blood takes place is the
- A. Proximal convoluted tubule
- B. Loop of Henle
- C. Bowman's capsuleCorrect
- D. Collecting duct
Explanation
Bowman's capsule surrounds the glomerulus and is the site of ultrafiltration, where blood pressure forces small molecules such as water, salts, glucose and urea out of the blood. This is the first step in the formation of urine.
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