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Which one of the following is a correct pair showing the function of a specific part of the human nephron?

A

Henle's loop - Most reabsoroption of the major substances from the glomerular filtrate

B

Distal convoluted tubule - Reabsorunding of inos into the surrounding blood capillaries

C

Afferent arteriole-Carries the blood away from the glomerulus towards renal vein

D

Podocytes-Create minute spaces (slit pores) for the filtration of blood into the Bowman's capsule

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Prodocytes or visceral epithelial cells are the cells in Bowman's capsule in the kindenys that wrap around the capillaries of glomeruls. They create minute pores (slit porse) for the filtration of blood into the Bowman's capsule.
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