The Glomerulus Is

Question

The glomerulus is
A) part of the renal tubules
B) a network of blood capillaries
C) the cup-shaped top part of the nephron
D) both a and b above

Accepted Answer

The glomerulus is a network of blood capillaries that is involved in the filtration of blood to form urine. It is not part of the renal tubules or the cup-shaped top part of the nephron; that description fits the Bowman's capsule.