Into Which Area Does the Descending Segment of the Loop

question 59

Multiple Choice

Into which area does the descending segment of the loop of Henle extend?

• A) into the renal pelvis
• B) into the renal medulla
• C) into the Bowman's capsule
• D) into the collecting ducts

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