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Which one of the following correctly explains the function of a specific part of a human nephron?

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Henle's loop - Most reabsorption of the mijor substance from the glomerular filtrate

B

Distal convoluted tubule- Reabsorption of ions into the surrounding blood capillaries

C

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

D

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

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Podocytes or visceral epithelial cells are the cells in Bowman's capsule of the kidney that wrap around the capillaries of glomerulus. They create minute pores (site pores) for the filtration of blood into the Bowman's capsule.
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