In our kidneys,blood gets filtered in
A) the glomerulus.
B) the tubules.
C) capillaries surrounding the tubules.
D) the bladder.

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The glomerulus is a network of tiny blood vessels located in the kidney that acts as a filter by allowing water, salts, and other small molecules to pass through, while retaining larger molecules such as proteins and blood cells. Therefore, the blood is filtered in the glomerulus to produce urine.

B, C, and D are incorrect as they are not the primary site of blood filtration in the kidneys. The tubules and capillaries surrounding them are involved in the reabsorption and secretion of substances from the filtered blood to form urine, but they do not filter the blood itself. The bladder is the organ where urine is stored before it is eliminated from the body, but it does not play a role in blood filtration.

In Our Kidneys,blood Gets Filtered in