Match Each Description to a Nephron Tubule Portion

question 60

Multiple Choice

Match each description to a nephron tubule portion. Nephron tubule portions can be used more than once.
-empties into a collecting duct

• A)ascending segment of the loop of Henle
• B)proximal convoluted tubule
• C)Bowman's capsule
• D)descending segment of the loop of Henle
• E)distal convoluted tubule

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Definitions:

Parathyroid Gland

A small endocrine gland in the neck that produces parathyroid hormone, which regulates calcium levels in the blood.

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep patterns.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that plays a key role in mood regulation, digestion, and various bodily functions.

Thyroid Gland

A butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck, responsible for producing hormones that regulate metabolism.