The Kidney Structure That Is Responsible for Filtering the Blood

question 27

Multiple Choice

The kidney structure that is responsible for filtering the blood is the:

• A) loop of Henle.
• B) proximal tubule.
• C) distal tubule.
• D) glomerulus.

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