The number of nephrons in a kidney is equal to

The number of Bowman's capsules

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The sum of Bowman's capsule and malpighian bodies

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The sum of Bowman's capsules and glomeruli

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Double the number of Bowman's capsules

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The correct option is A The number of Bowman's capsules
Each nephron has a blind cup shaped structure called Bowman's capsule. Bowman's capsule encloses glomerulus and is a site of ultrafiltration. Therefore, the number of nephrons in kidney is equal to the number of Bowman's capsule. Malpighian body (renal corpuscle) is a collective term used for Bowman's capsule and its glomerulus.

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