Question

What are the parts of Malpighian body?

Answer 1

Malpighian body:

1. The maphigian body, also known as the renal corpuscle, is a component of the nephron that acts as the location of blood plasma filtration during the urine production process.
2. The functional unit of the kidneys is the nephron. Each kidney is made up of one million nephrons that are connected by connective tissue.
3. A malpighian body is made up of two parts:
   1. The glomerulus: The afferent arteriole forms a tuft of capillaries known as glomerulus.
   2. Bowman’s capsule: Bowman's capsule is a double-walled epithelial cup that encloses the glomerulus.