Asked by Ashleigh Delport on May 15, 2024
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Which of the following is NOT part of a nephron?
A) Loop of Henle
B) Collecting duct
C) Renal corpuscle
D) Proximal convoluted tubule
E) Distal convoluted tubule
Nephron
The functional unit of the kidney, responsible for filtering blood and producing urine.
Proximal Convoluted Tubule
Part of the nephron that extends from the glomerulus to the descending limb of the loop of Henle.
Collecting Duct
Straight tubule that extends from the cortex of the kidney to the tip of the renal pyramid. Filtrate from the distal convoluted tubes enters the collecting duct and is carried to the calyces.
- Specify the components and their respective roles within a nephron.
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Nontobeko NtobeMay 20, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The collecting duct is not part of the nephron itself; it is a structure that receives urine from multiple nephrons for transport to the renal pelvis.
Learning Objectives
- Specify the components and their respective roles within a nephron.