Description

This high-resolution illustration provides a close-up view of the renal corpuscle, showing the glomerulus, a tangled network of capillaries, surrounded by Bowman's capsule. The afferent arteriole appears as a thick vessel entering the glomerulus, while the efferent arteriole exits. The cross-section highlights the podocytes, specialized cells forming a filtration barrier that prevents large molecules from passing. The image accurately demonstrates the intricate vascular system responsible for the first step in urine formation.