The Urinary System

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Ultrafiltration occurs in the glomerulus due to the high pressure developed from the difference in diameters of the afferent and efferent vessels

True (A)

Glomerular filtrate is collected in the capsular space as a result of ultrafiltration in the glomerulus

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Urine formation involves processes such as reabsorption and absorption of water

True (A)

The glomerulus does not play a role in the formation of urine

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Urine is formed through processes like ultrafiltration, reabsorption and ______

<p>secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

When blood flows through the glomerulus, ultrafiltration takes place through its small ______

<p>pores</p> Signup and view all the answers

The glomerular filtrate formed as a result of ultrafiltration is collected in the ______ space

<p>capsular</p> Signup and view all the answers

This process is supported by the high pressure developed in the glomerulus, due to the difference in the diameters of afferent vessel and ______

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