What are the two main parts of the nephron?

A) the efferent and afferent arteriole
B) the renal corpuscle and the renal tubule
C) glomerular filtration and tubular reabsorption
D) the glomerulus and the proximal convoluted tubule


Answer: B) the renal corpuscle and the renal tubule

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