Asked by Adnerys Delgado on Jul 07, 2024
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The renal corpuscle consists of
A) the renal pelvis and the renal tubules.
B) the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule.
C) Bowman's capsule and the renal pelvis.
D) the proximal convoluted tubule and the glomerulus.
E) afferent and efferent arteriole.
Renal Corpuscle
Glomerulus and Bowman’s capsule that encloses it.
Glomerulus
Mass of capillary loops at the beginning of each nephron, nearly surrounded by Bowman’s capsule.
Bowman's Capsule
A cup-shaped structure in the kidney's nephrons, forming the beginning of the tubular component, which encloses the glomerulus and is involved in the filtration of blood.
- Clarify the components and purposes of a nephron.
- Recognize the distinct parts and their responsibilities within the filtration mechanism in the kidney.
Verified Answer
CB
Craig BarkusJul 09, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The renal corpuscle is the initial filtering component of the nephron and consists of two main structures: the glomerulus, which is a network of capillaries, and Bowman's capsule, which encases the glomerulus.
Learning Objectives
- Clarify the components and purposes of a nephron.
- Recognize the distinct parts and their responsibilities within the filtration mechanism in the kidney.