The nephron has a renal tubule and dilated blind end like a funnel. This dilated funnel like part is called Bowman's Capsule. Each human kidney contains about 1 million filtering units called ...

Within each nephron, there is a microscopic filtration unit consisting of an exterior capsule—Bowman's capsule—and a network of tiny capillaries called glomerulus. As blood moves through the ...

The integrity of Bowman's capsule may play a role in the progression of lupus nephritis, according to investigators. Bowman’s capsule rupture may be an important marker of pathologic changes and ...