Question

The number of nephrons in a kidney is equal to

• A. The numebr of Bowman’s capsules
• B. sum of Bowman’s capsules and glomeruli
• C. double the number of Bowman’s capsules
• D. sum of Bowman’s capsules and Malpighian corpuscles

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

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.