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Question
Differentiate between the following pairs of terms:
Bowman’s capsule and malpighian capsule.
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Solution
Bowman's capsule is a thin walled cup containing the glomerulus. This Bowman's capsule along with the glomerulus is known as malpighian capsule.
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