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.
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.
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