Which of the following statements regarding the glomerulus is correct?
A) It is a portion of the proximal convoluted tubule.
B) It is a capillary network contained within the renal corpuscle.
C) It occurs in the nephron loop.
D) It filters urine just prior to its exit from the kidney.
E) It empties directly into the interlobar veins.

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The glomerulus is a capillary network that is contained within the renal corpuscle, which is part of the nephron. It is responsible for filtering blood and producing a filtrate that will eventually become urine. Choices A, C, D, and E are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the location or function of the glomerulus.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Glomerulus Is Correct