PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
double walled capsule surrounding the glomerulus
A
loop of henle
B
distal convoluted tubule
C
bowmans capsule
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bowman’s capsule is a two-walled pouch that covers the glomerulus. The space in between the walls of the capsule is called Bowman’s space. Bowman’s capsule is known by other names, including the glomerular capsule, the Malpighian capsule and the renal corpuscular capsule.

Detailed explanation-2: -The renal corpuscle consists of a cluster of capillaries, called the glomerulus, surrounded by a double-layered epithelial cup, called the glomerular capsule.

Detailed explanation-3: -The bowman’s capsule and glomerulus together form renal corpuscle. Was this answer helpful?

Detailed explanation-4: -Each nephron contains a network of small blood vessels, called glomerulus, which are enclosed in a sac called Bowman’s capsule.

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