The group of capillaries that forms the renal corpuscle is called the ____.
A) renal tubule
B) glomerulus
C) afferent arterioles
D) peritubular capillaries
E) renal cortex

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The glomerulus is the network of capillaries located at the beginning of a nephron in the kidney, forming the renal corpuscle with Bowman's capsule surrounding it. This structure is crucial for the filtration of blood, initiating the process of urine formation.

The Group of Capillaries That Forms the Renal Corpuscle Is