Which Part of the Nephron Contains Podocytes

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which part of the nephron contains podocytes?

• A) distal convoluted tubule
• B) proximal convoluted tubule
• C) ascending limb of loop
• D) descending limb of loop
• E) glomerular capsule

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