Practice question

MCQ

Question

Which structure is responsible for ultrafiltration in the nephron?

Options

Choose one · Correct answer highlighted

Loop of Henle Bowman’s capsule Correct Collecting duct Distal convoluted tubule

Explanation

Bowman’s capsule, along with the glomerulus, performs ultrafiltration by filtering blood plasma.

Share this question

Discussion

Comments

0 comments

Please log in to join the discussion.

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion.

Related blogs

Guides and insights connected to this topic

Genetic 26 Sep 2026

Telomeres - Structure, Functions, End Replication Problem, Telomerase, Aging, Disease and Factors Affecting Length

Explore telomere structure, their role in chromosome stability, the end‑replication problem, telomerase activity, aging and disease factors.

Genetic 25 Sep 2026

HtrA Gene and Protein - Structure, Dual Functions, Apoptosis Mechanism and Disease | Pointwise Notes with Maroon Highlights

HtrA proteins are serine proteases with PDZ domains that regulate mitochondrial quality control and trigger apoptosis. Human members HTRA1‑4 are linked to Parkinson’s