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berenicecastro

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The components of the nephron include the: (select all that apply)
 
  a. loop of Henle.
  b. renal corpuscle.
  c. proximal tubule.
  d. renal pelvis.
  e. convoluted tubule.

Question 2

A nurse recalls the superficial cortical nephrons account for ____ of all nephrons.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


matt95

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, E
The nephron is a tubular structure with subunits that include the renal corpuscle, proximal convo-luted tubule, loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule, and collecting duct, all of which contribute to the formation of final urine. The renal pelvis is not a component of the nephron.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 85


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