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Explain the role of different regions of nephron in urine formation.

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### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Introduction to the Nephron**: - The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney responsible for urine formation. It consists of several regions, each playing a distinct role in the filtration and reabsorption processes. 2. **Glomerulus**: - The glomerulus is a tuft of capillaries where the first step of urine formation occurs. Blood enters through the afferent arteriole and exits via the efferent arteriole. - **Role**: It facilitates ultrafiltration, allowing water, ions, and small molecules to pass into the Bowman's capsule while retaining larger molecules like proteins in the bloodstream. ...
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