General Science question from Laboratory Attendant exam, 2026 by JKSSB
Which of the following terms is NOT related to the structural and functional unit of the kidney?
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option C —
Glottis
Why "Glottis" is NOT related to the kidney:
The glottis is a structure found in the respiratory system, not the excretory system. It is the slit-like opening between the vocal cords in the larynx (voice box) that helps produce sound and prevents food from entering the windpipe when you swallow.
Kidney Structures Explained:
The structural and functional unit of the kidney is the nephron. The other three terms are all vital components of this filtration system:
A) Nephrons: Millions of microscopic tubes within each kidney that actively filter blood, remove waste, and form urine.
B) Bowman's capsule: A cup-like sac at the beginning of the tubular component of a nephron in the mammalian kidney that performs the first step in the filtration of blood.
D) Glomerulus: A tiny cluster of looping blood capillaries nestled inside the Bowman's capsule that acts as the actual sieve, filtering water and soluble substances out of the blood.
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