Question

Choose the correct answer from each of the four options given below-

A malpighian body is constituted by-

• A. Glomerulus only
• B. Glomerulus and Bowman’s capsule
• C. Glomerulus and efferent arteriole
• D. The glomerulus, Bowman’s capsule, and efferent arteriole.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Glomerulus and Bowman’s capsule

The correct option is B.

The explanation for the correct option:

1. Nephrons are the basic functional units of the kidneys. It is made of the Malpighian body and the renal tubule.
2. The Malpighian body is made of the glomerulus and Bowman’s capsule.
3. The glomerulus is a knot-like structure formed by the capillaries that filter the blood and the filtrate moves into the capsular space of Bowman's capsule.
4. The efferent arteriole carries away the blood that has not been filtered by the glomerulus towards the renal vein.

Final answer:

A malpighian body is constituted by the Glomerulus and Bowman’s capsule.