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WAEC Biology 2007 Question 15

Question 15

Excretion

The malpighian body of the mammalian kidney is made up of

  1. A.cortex and medulla
  2. B.Bowman's capsule and loop of Henle
  3. C.glomerulus and Bowman's capsule
  4. D.pelvis and pyramid
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Answer: C (glomerulus and Bowman's capsule)

Explanation

The malpighian body (renal corpuscle) is the glomerulus, a knot of capillaries, together with the Bowman's capsule around it.