Question
Activity 3: Nephron - Malpighian body
1. Structure and function of Malpighian body.
B
Malpighian
body
1.1 Supply labels for A - F.
1.2 What two structures make up the Malpighian body?
1.3 What cell types line the structures D and F?
1.4 What difference do you notice between structures A and B?
1.5 C has features that assist in the filtration function of the Malpig
body. Name these 2 features.
1.6 Name four substances found in structure E.
Answer
1. A - Bowman's capsule, B - Glomerulus, C - Afferent arteriole, D - Proximal convoluted tubule, E - Loop of Henle, F - Distal convoluted tubule.
2. Glomerulus and Bowman's capsule.
3. D - Cuboidal epithelial cells, F - Simple squamous epithelial cells.
4. Structure A (Bowman's capsule) surrounds structure B (glomerulus).
5. C has afferent arteriole and efferent arteriole that assist in the filtration function of the Malpighian body.
6. Water, sodium, chloride, and glucose are found in structure E.