Renal physiology: practice question

A Physiology question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Physiology · Renal physiology

Sample item

Where does glomerular filtration normally occur?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Renal corpuscle

Glomerular filtration occurs across the capillary filtration barrier of the renal corpuscle into Bowman's space, forming an ultrafiltrate that is subsequently modified by tubular reabsorption and secretion.

Option by option

  • A. Renal pelvis

    Renal pelvis collects urine after tubular processing.

  • B. Collecting duct

    Collecting ducts adjust final water and solute handling.

  • C. Loop of Henle

    Loop of Henle establishes medullary gradients and modifies tubular fluid.

  • D. Renal corpuscle (correct)

    Correct: the renal corpuscle contains the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule.

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What is the answer to this Physiology question?

The best answer is D, Renal corpuscle. Glomerular filtration occurs across the capillary filtration barrier of the renal corpuscle into Bowman's space, forming an ultrafiltrate that is subsequently modified by tubular reabsorption and secretion.

Why is "Renal pelvis" not the answer?

Renal pelvis collects urine after tubular processing.

Why is "Collecting duct" not the answer?

Collecting ducts adjust final water and solute handling.

Why is "Loop of Henle" not the answer?

Loop of Henle establishes medullary gradients and modifies tubular fluid.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Renal physiology in Physiology. The correct option holds because: Correct: the renal corpuscle contains the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Renal physiology?

For each system, sketch the key graph (pressure–volume loop, oxygen dissociation curve, nephron handling) and explain it aloud. Then use the flashcards and the other Physiology questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.