What is the cup-shaped structure around the glomerulus called?

What is the cup-shaped structure around the glomerulus called?

• A. Renal capsule
• B. Bowman’s capsule
• C. Glomerular capsule
• D. Ureteral capsule

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is the structure that encloses the glomerulus in the nephron. The glomerulus sits inside a cup-shaped sac called Bowman's capsule. This capsule, together with the glomerulus, forms the renal corpuscle and collects the filtrate that is produced as blood is filtered. Bowman's capsule is the standard name for this cup-shaped structure (it’s also known as the glomerular capsule in some contexts), while the renal capsule refers to the kidney’s outer protective layer, and there isn’t a separate “ureteral capsule.” So the cup-shaped structure around the glomerulus is Bowman's capsule.

The main idea here is the structure that encloses the glomerulus in the nephron. The glomerulus sits inside a cup-shaped sac called Bowman's capsule. This capsule, together with the glomerulus, forms the renal corpuscle and collects the filtrate that is produced as blood is filtered. Bowman's capsule is the standard name for this cup-shaped structure (it’s also known as the glomerular capsule in some contexts), while the renal capsule refers to the kidney’s outer protective layer, and there isn’t a separate “ureteral capsule.” So the cup-shaped structure around the glomerulus is Bowman's capsule.