Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Glomerulus and Bowman's Capsule are part of which body organ?

Options:

Heart

Kidney

Lungs

Liver

Correct Answer:

Kidney

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - Kidney

Glomerulus and Bowman's Capsule are part of the Kidney.

Kidney:

  • The glomerulus and Bowman's capsule are components of the renal corpuscle, which is the initial filtering component of a nephron in the kidney.
  • The glomerulus is a network of tiny blood vessels where filtration of blood occurs.
  • Bowman's capsule surrounds the glomerulus and collects the filtered fluid (filtrate) from the blood.

Together, the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule play a crucial role in the initial stage of urine formation by filtering blood and separating waste products from useful substances. The kidneys, as a whole, are responsible for maintaining the balance of water, electrolytes, and other substances in the body by producing urine.