Which of the Following Statements About the Nephron Is False

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the nephron is false?

• A)The epithelial cells of the proximal tubule have numerous microvilli.
• B)The wall of the ascending limb of the loop of Henle is described as "thick" or "thin" depending on the width of the tubule lumen.
• C)In the distal tubule,the most common epithelial cell type has few microvilli.
• D)Various regions of the nephron mediate different transport processes.

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