SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 38

SSC CGL - 18 Sep 2024 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q38

Filtration of waste products in humans happens in the kidneys. There is a large number of filtration units present inside the kidneys to help them in doing this job. These filtration units are called:

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Nephrons.

 

The filtration units inside the kidneys responsible for filtering waste products from the blood are called nephrons. Each kidney contains millions of nephrons, which consist of a glomerulus and a renal tubule. The glomerulus filters blood, while the tubule processes and reabsorbs necessary substances, ensuring waste, excess salts, and toxins are excreted as urine. This complex system maintains the body’s fluid and electrolyte balance, playing a crucial role in overall health.