THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

KIDNEY

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

Detailed explanation-1: -The glomerulus and the double walled cup-shaped chamber that surrounds it, called the glomerular or Bowman’s capsule, together is referred to as Renal corpuscle.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bowman’s capsule and the glomerulus make up the renal corpuscle. They are all parts of the kidney.

Detailed explanation-3: -The glomerulus is surrounded by the Bowman’s capsule, and filtrate is forced into the Bowman’s capsule. Fluid exchange in the Bowman’s capsule is governed by the same Starling’s forces operating in the glomerulus.

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