Which part of the human kidney filters blood under high pressure? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which part of the human kidney filters blood under high pressure?
A. Renal pelvis
B. Glomerulus
C. Collecting duct
D. Loop of Henle
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The glomerulus is a tuft of capillaries enclosed by the Bowman's capsule, where ultrafiltration occurs due to high hydrostatic pressure in the afferent arteriole. It filters water, ions, glucose, amino acids, urea into Bowman's space. Proteins and cells are retained. Filtration is passive. The filtrate then passes through the tubules for processing. GFR is regulated by JGA.

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