Question

The bunch of capillaries formed from afferent arterioles and efferent arterioles situated in Bowman's capsule is

• A. nephron
• B. glomerulus
• C. distal convoluted tubule
• D. proximal convoluted tubule

Answer 1

The correct option is B

glomerulus

The correct answer is B

Explanation for correct option

1. Glomerulus is a knot-like structure formed by the capillaries arising from the afferent arteriole and ending at the efferent arteriole.
2. The Bowman’s capsule is a cup-like structure that encloses the glomerulus.
3. Blood flows through the glomerulus at very high pressure and undergoes ultrafiltration.

Explanation for incorrect options

Option A

1. Nephrons are functional units of kidneys. Bowman's capsule, proximal convoluted tubule, and distal convoluted tubule are parts of the nephron.

Option C

1. Distal convoluted tubule is the part of the coiled tube of the nephron, located at the distal end.

Option D

1. Proximal convoluted tubule is the part of the coiled tube of the nephron that begins from the Bowman's capsule.