Which of the following statements is not true of the physiology of the nephron?
a. The afferent arteriole carries blood to the glomerulus.
b. As the filtrate passes through the network of tubules, reabsorption of amino acids, glucose, selective minerals, and water occurs.
c. The cells of the loop of Henle perform active transport.
d. The blood is filtered via active transport and passive diffusion.
c
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A. 24 B. 30 C. 35 D. 40 E. 45
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