In a nephron, _________ is a network of small blood vessels (capillaries).

Bowman’s capsule

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Glomerulus

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Henle’s loop

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Collecting duct

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The correct option is B Glomerulus
In a nephron, glomerulus is a network of small blood vessels (capillaries) located at the beginning of the nephron in the kidney. It helps in the filtration of blood. It is enclosed by a cup shaped structure called Bowman's capsule.

The filtrate after leaving the Bowman's capsule passes through the renal tubule in the following order - proximal convoluted tubule, the loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule and then the collecting duct.

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