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Question
The statement given below is false. Rewrite the correct form of the statement by changing the underlined word.
The glomerular filtrate is collected in Bowman's capsule after the process of reabsorption.
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Solution
The glomerular filtrate is collected in Bowman's capsule after the process of ultrafiltration.
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