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The figure given below represents a kidney tubule in humans and its blood supply. Study the figure and answer the questions that follow. Write specific name and numbers shown in the diagram for each answer.

The figure represents a kidney tubule in humans and its blood supply. Name the part which consists of a knot-like mass of blood capillaries. Excretory System, Concise Biology Solutions ICSE Class 10.

(a) Name the part which consists of a knot-like mass of blood capillaries.

(b) What is the specific name for the combination of parts shown as 5 and 3?

(c) Name the part which collects the glomerular filtrate.

(d) Where is the most water reabsorbed?

(e) Name the part which collects urine in the diagram shown.

(f) Which part lies in the medulla of the kidney?

(g) Which of the above parts is involved in the process of tubular secretion?

(h) How is hydrostatic pressure created?

(i) Where does ultrafiltration take place?

(j) Name two important constituents of urine.

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(a) Glomerulus (Part 5)

(b) Malpighian Capsule

(c) Bowman's Capsule (Part 3)

(d) Proximal Convoluted Tubule (Part 2)

(e) Collecting Duct (Part 7)

(f) Loop of Henle (Part 1) & Collecting Duct (Part 7)

(g) Distal Convoluted Tubule (Part 6)

(h) The efferent arteriole is narrower than the afferent arteriole. This creates the hydrostatic pressure.

(i) Glomerulus (Part 5)

(j) Urea, Sodium chloride

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