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With reference to the work of the human kidney, consider the following statements

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With reference to the work of the human kidney, consider the following statements:
1. After the waste is removed in the kidney, the cleaner blood is sent back through the renal artery.
2. From Bowman’s capsule, the filtered liquid passes through tiny tubes where much of the glucose is reabsorbed and sent back to the blood in the renal vein.
Which of these statements is/are correct?

(a)

Only 1

(b)

Only 2

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer:

(b)

Moderate

Explanation

Statement 2 is correct. Cleaner blood returns via the renal vein, not the renal artery. Hence, (b) is correct.