The _______________ _______________ extend from the Bowman's capsule of a nephron and have three parts: the proximal convoluted tubule, the loop of Henle, and the distal convoluted tubule. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


renal tubules

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A. Chart Alert B. Chart Note C. Attention Grabber D. None of these

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