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JAMB Biology 1978 Question 19

Question 19

Excretion

Which one of the following statements about the mammalian kidney is false?

  1. A.The glomerulus is formed by a branch of the renal artery
  2. B.The glomerulus is a part of uriniferous tubules
  3. C.The Bowman's capsule is in the cortex of the kidney
  4. D.The uriniferous tubules are richly supplied with blood vessels
  5. E.The glomerulus is lodged in the Bowman's capsule
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (The glomerulus is a part of uriniferous tubules)

Explanation

The glomerulus is a knot of blood capillaries sitting inside Bowman's capsule; it is not part of the tubule itself.