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Ultrafiltration occurs in a glomerulus when

A

hydrostatic pressure exceeds osmotic pressure

B

osmotic pressure exceeds hydrostatic pressure

C

glomerular hydrostatic pressure exceeds capsular hydrostatic pressure

D

colloidal osmotic pressure plus capsular pressure remain less than blood hydrostatic pressure

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b
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  • Effective filtration pressure in glomerulus is caused due to

    A
    powerful pumping action of the heart
    B
    secretion of adrenaline
    C
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    D
    vaccum develops in proximal convoluted tubule and sucks the blood.
  • Refer to the given figure showing structure of Malpighian corpuscle. To facilitate ultrafiltration through glomerular capillaries "______"

    A
    part 'D' is narrower than part 'A'
    B
    part 'A' is narrower than part 'D'
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    part 'C' is narrower than part 'D'
    D
    part 'B' is narrower than part 'D'
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