The parietal layer of Bowman's capsule is composed of which type of epithelium?
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Correct answer: Simple squamous epithelium
The parietal layer consists of a simple squamous epithelium that forms the outer boundary of the renal corpuscle. At the urinary pole, it is continuous with the simple cuboidal epithelium of the proximal tubule.
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