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Select the correct statement .

A

Humans possess 1 million nephrons

B

Glomerulus is not the part of nephron

C

Kidneys collectively filter one fifth of the total blood of body in a minute .

D

Collecting ducts are found in medulla only

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To solve the question, we need to analyze each of the four statements provided and determine which one is correct. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Evaluate the First Statement: "Humans possess 1 million nephrons."** - Nephrons are the structural and functional units of the kidneys. - Each human kidney contains approximately 1 million nephrons, which means that in total (both kidneys), a human has about 2 to 2.5 million nephrons. - Therefore, this statement is **incorrect**. 2. **Evaluate the Second Statement: "Glomerulus is not the part of nephron."** - The nephron is divided into three main parts: the renal corpuscle, renal tubule, and associated capillary network. - The renal corpuscle includes the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule. - Since the glomerulus is indeed a part of the nephron, this statement is also **incorrect**. 3. **Evaluate the Third Statement: "Kidneys collectively filter one-fifth of the total blood of the body in a minute."** - The kidneys filter a significant amount of blood, but they filter approximately 1/4 (or one-fourth) of the total cardiac output, which is roughly 1.2 to 1.5 liters per minute. - This statement is misleading as it suggests a different fraction than what is accurate, hence it is **incorrect**. 4. **Evaluate the Fourth Statement: "Collecting ducts are found in medulla only."** - The collecting ducts are indeed located in the medulla of the kidney. - The distal convoluted tubule (DCT) opens into the collecting duct, which then converges and opens into the renal pelvis through the medullary pyramids. - Therefore, this statement is **correct**. ### Conclusion: The correct statement is: **"Collecting ducts are found in medulla only."** ---
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