Name the organ in the human body where filtration of blood takes place during urine formation.
Answer
Kidney (specifically the glomerulus of the nephron)
The correct answer is Kidney (specifically the glomerulus of the nephron) — Provide the name of the organ.
Step-by-step solution
- Identify the organ involved in urine formation.
- Recall that filtration of blood occurs in the renal corpuscle, i.e., the glomerulus within the kidney.
- Provide the name of the organ.
Common mistake: Mentioning the bladder, which stores urine but does not filter blood.
Concept tested: Excretion – kidney filtration
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