The Cup-Shaped Chamber, or the Expanded End of a Nephron

question 12

Multiple Choice

The cup-shaped chamber, or the expanded end of a nephron, is known as the

• A) glomerulus.
• B) glomerular capsule.
• C) proximal convoluted tubule.
• D) distal convoluted tubule.
• E) loop of Henle.

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