AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

EXCRETION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Term for both the bunch of capillaries and the cup-shaped structure which forms part of the nephron
A
Bowman’s capsule
B
Glomerulus
C
Malpighian body
D
Urethra
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The capillaries of the glomerulus are enclosed by a cup-like structure called Bowman’s capsule.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct option is A Glomerulus. In a nephron, glomerulus is a network of small blood vessels (capillaries) located at the beginning of the nephron in the kidney. It helps in the filtration of blood. It is enclosed by a cup shaped structure called Bowman’s capsule.

Detailed explanation-3: -Final answer: The cup-shaped capsule of a nephron is called Bowman’s capsule.

Detailed explanation-4: -A malpighian body is made up of two parts: The glomerulus: The afferent arteriole forms a tuft of capillaries known as glomerulus. Bowman’s capsule: Bowman’s capsule is a double-walled epithelial cup that encloses the glomerulus.

Detailed explanation-5: -The glomerulus is a tuft of capillaries created by the afferent arteriole, which is the branch of the renal artery entering the Bowman’s capsule.

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