Question

Formation of urine in the kidneys involves the given three processes in which of the following sequences?

• A. Filtration, elimination, selective reabsorption
• B. Filtration, selective reabsorption, elimination
• C. Selective reabsorption, filtration, elimination
• D. Selective reabsorption, elimination, filtration

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Filtration, selective reabsorption, elimination

The correct sequence of urine formation in the kidneys is filtration, selective reabsorption, and then elimination. Ultrafiltration, selective reabsorption, and tubular secretion. ​Urine formation process: Each kidney has more than 1 million functional units called nephrons. A nephron consists of a cuplike Bowman's capsule connected to a long, partially coiled renal tubule.