The Functional Unit of the Kidney Is the Nephron

question 139

Multiple Choice

The functional unit of the kidney is the nephron. A nephron is made up of renal tubules and renal corpuscles, both of which perform different functions. Which of the following parts of the nephron is not correctly paired with its function?

• A)Glomerulus - Filtration of blood
• B)Loop of Henle - Reabsorption of water
• C)Collecting Ducts - Secretion of water
• D)Proximal Convoluted Tubules - Reabsorption of ions and solutes

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