GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EXCRETORY SYSTEM

KIDNEY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What C-shaped structure in the nephron surrounds the glomerulus?
A
Bowman’s capsule
B
bladder
C
pelvis
D
tubule
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The renal corpuscle, located in the renal cortex, is made up of a network of capillaries known as the glomerulus and the capsule, a cup-shaped chamber that surrounds it, called the glomerular or Bowman’s capsule.

Detailed explanation-2: -Each nephron contains a network of small blood vessels, called glomerulus, which are enclosed in a sac called Bowman’s capsule.

Detailed explanation-3: -Each nephron contains a thin-walled cup-like structure called Bowman’s capsule. Bowman’s capsule contains a cluster of blood capillaries which aids in blood filtration.

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