In the nephron, what structures make up the renal corpuscle?

• A. The proximal convoluted tubule and the loop of Henle
• B. The peritubular capillaries and the vasa recta
• C. The glomerulus and the glomerular (Bowman’s) capsule
• D. The distal convoluted tubule and the collecting duct

Answer: (C)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand that the renal corpuscle is the initial filtering component of the nephron, responsible for filtering blood plasma.
2. Identify the two main structures that compose the renal corpuscle: the glomerulus, which is a network of capillaries, and the glomerular (Bowman\'s) capsule, which surrounds the glomerulus and collects the filtrate.
3. Recognize that other structures mentioned, such as the proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule, collecting duct, peritubular capillaries, and vasa recta, are parts of the nephron or associated blood vessels but are not part of the renal corpuscle itself.
4. Recall that the glomerulus performs the filtration of blood, while the Bowman\'s capsule captures the filtrate and directs it into the renal tubule for further processing.
5. Conclude that the correct components making up the renal corpuscle are the glomerulus and the glomerular (Bowman\'s) capsule.