| Date | November 2009 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 09N.1.HL.TZ0.39 |
| Level | Higher level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | TZ0 |
| Command term | Question number | 39 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
The Bowman’s capsule is a cup-shaped structure that is part of the nephron. What is the source of glucose in the fluid in the Bowman’s capsule?
A. Blood in the glomerulus
B. Urine in the renal pelvis
C. Filtrate in the distal convoluted tubule
D. Interstitial fluid in the medulla
Markscheme
A
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