The renal corpuscle is made up of ________.
A) the glomerular capsule
B) the descending loop of Henle
C) the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule
D) the renal papillae

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The renal corpuscle is composed of the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule. The glomerulus is a network of specialized capillaries that filters blood, while Bowman's capsule surrounds the glomerulus and collects the filtrate that is formed. The descending loop of Henle and renal papillae are not part of the renal corpuscle.

The Renal Corpuscle Is Made Up of ________