Question

Name the following :

The blood vessel which:

a) enters malpighian capsule

b) leaves malpighian capsule.

Answer 1

Malpighian capsule:

1. Bowman's capsule and glomerulus together are called the malpighian capsule.
2. Malpighian capsule is also known as the renal capsule.
3. Afferent arteriole is the blood vessel that carries blood to the malpighian capsule.
4. Efferent arteriole is the blood vessel that carries blood away from the malpighian capsule.

Final answer: a)Afferent arteriole is the blood vessel that enters the malpighian capsule.

b) Efferent arteriole is the blood vessel that leaves the malpighian capsule.