The glomerulus is the network of capillaries present in the Bowman's capsule.

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Glomerulus: The glomerulus is a tuft of blood vessels (capillaries) that help in the filtering of blood for urine formation.
Bowman's capsule: It is a funnel-shaped structure that encloses the glomerulus.
Capillaries: Capillaries are thin thread-like blood vessels that connect the arteries to the veins and they provide a site for the exchange of respiratory gases, nutrients, and waste products.
Final answer:
Hence, the given statement is true.

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