Match the Region of the Nephron in the First Column

question 21

Essay

Match the region of the nephron in the first column with its primary function in the second column.
_____ 1. renal corpuscle A. conduction of urine to minor calyx
_____ 2. distal convoluted tubule B. reabsorption of ions, vitamins, water,
and organics
_____ 3. papillary duct C. reabsorption of sodium ions and secretion
of acids
_____ 4. collecting duct D. reabsorption of water and sodium ions
_____ 5. proximal convoluted E. filtration of plasma to initiate urine formation
tubule

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