Which renal component includes Bowman's capsule and the glomerulus?

Which renal component includes Bowman's capsule and the glomerulus?

• A. Renal cortex
• B. Renal sinus
• C. Renal corpuscle
• D. Renal pelvis

Answer: (C)

The question tests understanding that the renal corpuscle is the filtration unit of the nephron, made up of Bowman's capsule encasing the glomerulus. This entire structure sits in the renal cortex. So the component that includes both Bowman's capsule and the glomerulus is the renal corpuscle. The other options refer to parts of the kidney or collecting system: the renal cortex is the region that houses the corpuscles and tubules; the renal sinus is a cavity containing calyces and vessels; the renal pelvis is the funnel that collects urine from the calyces and leads to the ureter.

The question tests understanding that the renal corpuscle is the filtration unit of the nephron, made up of Bowman's capsule encasing the glomerulus. This entire structure sits in the renal cortex. So the component that includes both Bowman's capsule and the glomerulus is the renal corpuscle. The other options refer to parts of the kidney or collecting system: the renal cortex is the region that houses the corpuscles and tubules; the renal sinus is a cavity containing calyces and vessels; the renal pelvis is the funnel that collects urine from the calyces and leads to the ureter.