Multiple choice Which blood vessel gives rise to a bunch of capillaries called glomerulus? Renal vein Renal artery Pulmonary artery Pulmonary vein Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation The afferent arteriole, which is a branch of the renal artery, enters the Bowman's capsule and divides into a network of capillaries known as the glomerulus.