The Portion of the Nephron Closest to the Renal Corpuscle

question 64

Multiple Choice

The portion of the nephron closest to the renal corpuscle is the

• A) loop of Henle.
• B) proximal tubule.
• C) distal tubule.
• D) collecting duct.
• E) minor calyx.

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