Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)
Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134395326
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Suzanne M. Keller
Publisher: PEARSON
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The renal corpuscle, which is the part of nephron, consists of glomerulus (network of capillaries). The glomerulus helps in urine formation by filtering the blood.

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