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What is Malpighian body ?

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**Step-by-Step Text Solution:** 1. **Definition of Malpighian Body**: The Malpighian body, also known as the renal capsule, is a crucial structure in the nephron, which is the functional unit of the kidney. 2. **Structure of the Nephron**: Each kidney contains approximately one million nephrons. The nephron consists of two main parts: the renal tubule and the glomerulus. 3. **Components of the Malpighian Body**: The Malpighian body is formed by the glomerulus and the Bowman's capsule. The glomerulus is a tuft of capillaries that filters blood at high pressure, while the Bowman's capsule surrounds the glomerulus. ...
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  • The given figure represetns the Malpighian body. Identify the labelled parts A to D and select the correct option.

    A
    `{:(A,B,C,D),("Efferent arteriole","Afferent arteriole","Bowman's","Proxial convoluted tubule Proximal"):}`
    B
    `{:(A,B,C,D),("Afferent arteriole Afferent arteriole","Efferent arteriole","Renal corupuscle","Proximal convoluted tubule"):}`
    C
    `{:(A,B,C,D),("Afferent arteriole","Efferent arteriole","Bowman's capsule","Proximal convoluted tubule"):}`
    D
    `{:(A,B,C,D),("Afferent arteriole","Efferent arteriole","Bowman's capsule","Distal convoluted tubule"):}`

  • A Malpighian body is constitued by

    A
    Glomerulus only
    B
    glomerulus and Bowman's capsule
    C
    glomerulus and efferent vessel
    D
    glomerulus, Bowman's capsule and efferent vessel.

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