Zoology-(general)
NEET Zoology (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 11
What is the term used to describe the tuft of capillaries formed by the afferent arteriole in each nephron?
A
Glomerulus
B
Bowman's capsule
C
Renal tubule
D
Malpighian body
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The glomerulus is a tuft of capillaries formed by the afferent arteriole, and it is a crucial component of the nephron. The Bowman's capsule encloses the glomerulus, and together they form the malpighian body or renal corpuscle.
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