The loop of Henle is categorized into distinct segments including all of the following EXCEPT:

A. a thin segment of the descending limb of the loop of Henle
B. a thin segment of the ascending limb of the loop of Henle
C. a thick segment of the descending limb of the loop of Henle
D. a thick segment of the ascending limb of the loop of Henle


Answer: C. a thick segment of the descending limb of the loop of Henle

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