The glomerulus is a cluster of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The glomerulus is a cluster of:
A. Neurons
B. Capillaries
C. Muscle fibers
D. Alveolar sacs
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The glomerulus is a tuft of fenestrated capillaries enclosed by the Bowman's capsule in the renal corpuscle. Blood is filtered under high pressure through the capillary walls into the Bowman's space. The filtrate then passes into the nephron tubules. Glomerular filtration is the first step in urine formation.

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The disease caused by a prion that leads to spongiform degeneration of the brain is:
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Correct Answer: Option A


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Correct Answer: Option B


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