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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
Ultrafiltration occurs in the glomerulus due to the high pressure developed from the difference in diameters of the afferent and efferent vessels
True
Glomerular filtrate is collected in the capsular space as a result of ultrafiltration in the glomerulus
Glomerular filtrate is collected in the capsular space as a result of ultrafiltration in the glomerulus
True
Urine formation involves processes such as reabsorption and absorption of water
Urine formation involves processes such as reabsorption and absorption of water
True
The glomerulus does not play a role in the formation of urine
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 ______
Urine is formed through processes like ultrafiltration, reabsorption and ______
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When blood flows through the glomerulus, ultrafiltration takes place through its small ______
When blood flows through the glomerulus, ultrafiltration takes place through its small ______
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The glomerular filtrate formed as a result of ultrafiltration is collected in the ______ space
The glomerular filtrate formed as a result of ultrafiltration is collected in the ______ space
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This process is supported by the high pressure developed in the glomerulus, due to the difference in the diameters of afferent vessel and ______
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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