What are the three components of the loop of Henle?

A) thick descending limb, thin descending limb, and thick ascending limb B) descending limb, ascending limb, and the vasa recta
C) descending limb, ascending limb, and the bend
D) proximal tubule, loop, and the distal tubule
E) descending limb, thin ascending limb, and thick ascending limb


Answer: E) descending limb, thin ascending limb, and thick ascending limb

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