A glomerulus is a:
A)network of capillaries in the renal corpuscle
B)group of glomerular cells in the renal tubule
C)network of capillaries in the renal tubule
D)group of glomerular cells in the renal corpuscle

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A glomerulus is a network of capillaries located in the renal corpuscle, which is part of the nephron in the kidney. It is responsible for filtering waste products out of the bloodstream and into the urinary system. B and C are incorrect because glomerular cells are not found in the renal tubule, and there is no network of capillaries in the renal tubule. D is partially correct because there are glomerular cells in the renal corpuscle, but it does not accurately describe what a glomerulus is.

A Glomerulus Is A