JAMB Biology 2008 Question 21

Question 21

Excretion

In the mammalian kidney, the Bowman's capsule is located in the

  1. A.ureter
  2. B.pelvis
  3. C.cortex
  4. D.medulla.
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Answer: C (cortex)

Explanation

Bowman's capsules and glomeruli lie in the outer cortex of the kidney; the loops of Henle and collecting ducts run into the medulla.