Question

The diagram below represents part of the nephron. Use it to answer the questions that follow.

1. Name the parts labelled A, B, C and D. 
2. Name the fluids found in C and D. 
3. Name the process by which the fluid found in D is formed. 
4. Mention one difference in the composition 

Answer 1

1. • A- Afferent arteriole;
   • B-Efferent arteriole;
   • C-Glomerulus ;
   • D-Bowman’s capsule
2.  
   • C- Blood;
   • D- Glomerulus filtrate ;
3. Ultrafiltration ;
4. The fluid in C contains blood cells and large protein molecules while the fluid in D does not;