The segment of the nephron between the proximal and distal tubules that loops down into the medulla of the kidney and returns back to the cortex is called the ________.
A) collecting duct
B) vasa recta
C) loop of Henle
D) Bowman's capsule
E) minor calyx
C) loop of Henle
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