Which structure in the kidneys' nephrons is mainly responsible for the filtration of the blood?

1 Answer
Jun 4, 2017

The answer is Bowman's capsule.

Explanation:

Bowman's capsule is initial part of nephron: latter is structural and functional unit of kidney.

Bowman's capsule encloses glomerulus-- a tuft of blood capillaries and form a close association to filter blood.

Glomerulus and capsule together form a Malpighian corpuscle.

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