alleryThe Malpighian body of the nephron consists of
ALoop of Henle and vasa recta
BGlomerulus and Bowman's capsule
CProximal convoluted tubule alone
DDistal convoluted tubule alone
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Glomerulus and Bowman's capsule
The renal corpuscle (Malpighian body) = glomerulus (capillary tuft) enclosed in the double-walled Bowman's capsule.
Filtration of blood happens here.
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