Question

Write the structure and function of Bowman’s capsule.

Hint:

Bowman’s capsule = Cup-shaped part of nephron that collects filtrate from glomerulus.

Answer 1

Structure:

• Bowman’s capsule is a cup-shaped, double-walled structure.
• It surrounds the glomerulus in the nephron of the kidney.
• It forms the initial part of the renal tubule.

Function:

• It collects the filtrate formed by ultrafiltration of blood in the glomerulus.
• It allows water and small solutes (like urea, salts, glucose) to pass while retaining blood cells and proteins.