What Two Structures Constitute the Renal Corpuscle

Question

What two structures constitute the renal corpuscle?
A) Glomerulus and glomerularcapsule
B) Glomerulus and renal tubule
C) Renal tubule and glomerular capsule
D) Renal tubule and collecting duct
E) Glomerulus and collecting duct

Accepted Answer

The renal corpuscle is made up of the glomerulus and the glomerular (Bowman's) capsule. The glomerulus is a network of capillaries involved in the filtration of blood to form urine, while the glomerular capsule surrounds the glomerulus and collects the filtrate.