Asked by Elizabeth Wanjiru on Sep 25, 2024
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A renal corpuscle consists of a capillary called a(n) ________ and a cup-shaped structure called a ________.
A) efferent arteriole; proximal convoluted tubule
B) glomerulus; glomerular capsule
C) lacteal; Bowman's capsule
D) peritubular capillary; renal pelvis
E) glomerulus; nephron loop
Glomerulus
A network of tiny blood vessels located within the kidney that filters waste products from the blood to form urine.
Glomerular Capsule
A cup-shaped structure in the kidney that encases the glomerulus and initiates the filtration process of blood.
Efferent Arteriole
A small blood vessel that carries blood away from the glomerulus of the kidney after filtration has occurred.
- Understand the renal corpuscle's location and structure.
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Haikal Masalan5 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A renal corpuscle consists of a glomerulus, which is a capillary network, and a glomerular (Bowman's) capsule, which is a cup-shaped structure surrounding the glomerulus. The other options are not correct combinations of structures found in a renal corpuscle.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the renal corpuscle's location and structure.
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