What are the histological features of healthy renal tissue?
Healthy renal tissue is composed of nephrons, the functional units of the kidney, each consisting of a glomerulus and a tubular system. The glomerulus is a network of capillaries surrounded by the Bowman's capsule. The tubules, including the proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule, and collecting duct, are lined with epithelial cells specialized for filtration and reabsorption. The interstitial space contains blood vessels and connective tissue.
