Question

difference between Bowman's capsule and glomerulus at least 3 points

Answer 1

Bowman's capsule (or the Bowman capsule, capsula glomeruli, orglomerular capsule) is a cup-like sack at the beginning of the tubular component of a nephron in themammalian kidney that performs the first step in the filtration of blood to form urine. A glomerulus is enclosedin the sac.

Answer 2

Answer:

Bowman’s Capsule vs Glomerulus

Bowman’s capsule is a membranous double-walled capsule which surrounds the glomerulus of the nephron. The glomerulus is a tuft of capillaries in the nephron.

Structure

Bowman’s capsule is a cup-like a sac. The glomerulus is a cluster of blood capillaries.

Number of Epithelial Layers

Bowman’s capsule consists of two epithelial layers. Glomerulus consists of the single epithelial layer.

Function

Bowman’s capsule collects blood, filtrate it and sends it to renal tubule for further processing in order to form urine. Glomerulus filters the blood plasma.

Blood Cells and Platelets

Bowman’s capsule does not contain blood cells and platelets. Glomerulus contains blood cells and platelets.

Size

Bowman’s capsule is larger in size. The glomerulus is smaller in size.

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