Which of the following structures are most numerous within a kidney?
A) cortical radiate arteries
B) minor calyces
C) renal corpuscles
D) renal papillae

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Renal corpuscles (consisting of glomeruli and Bowman's capsules) are found in high numbers within the kidney, with each kidney containing about 1 million of them. The other structures listed (cortical radiate arteries, minor calyces, renal papillae) are also present in the kidney, but not as numerous as renal corpuscles.

Which of the Following Structures Are Most Numerous Within a Kidney