Question

Which part of the renal tubule has a membrane that only filters out the very largest of molecules?

(1 point)
Responses

loop of Henle

loop of Henle

distal convoluted tube

distal convoluted tube

proximal convoluted tube

proximal convoluted tube

renal capsule

Answer 1

The part of the renal tubule that has a membrane which primarily filters out the very largest of molecules is the **renal capsule** (also known as Bowman's capsule). This structure is responsible for the initial filtration of blood, allowing smaller molecules like water, ions, and small solutes to pass while retaining larger molecules such as proteins and blood cells.