THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

URINARY BLADDER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the glomerular/Bowman’s capsule?
A
cuplike collecting region
B
enclosing structure surrounding each glomerulus
C
another word for kidney
D
bladder filled
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bowman’s capsule surrounds the glomerular capillary loops and participates in the filtration of blood from the glomerular capillaries. Bowman’s capsule also has a structural function and creates a urinary space through which filtrate can enter the nephron and pass to the proximal convoluted tubule .

Detailed explanation-2: -The glomerulus is a loop of capillaries twisted into a ball shape, surrounded by the Bowman’s capsule. This is where ultrafiltration of blood occurs, the first step in urine production. The filtration barrier consists of 3 components: Endothelial cells of glomerular capillaries.

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