Which of the following surrounds the glomerulus?

the proximal convoluted tubule

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the afferent arteriole

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the peritubular capillaries

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the Bowman’s capsule

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Solution

The correct option is D
the Bowman’s capsule

The glomerulus is surrounded by a cup-like sac known as Bowman's capsule. The blood plasma is filtered through the capillaries of the glomerulus into the capsule. The Bowman's capsule empties the filtrate into the proximal tubule that is also part of the duct system of the nephron.

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Parts indicated by the guidelines 1 to 8 are as follows :

1. Afferent arteriole from the renal artery;

2. Efferent arteriole

3. Bowman's capsule,

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6. Distal convoluted tubule with blood capillaries;

7. Collecting tubule;

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