That portion of the nephron consisting of a single layer of cuboidal cells with microvilli to increase the surface area for reabsorption is the
A) glomerular capsule
B) proximal convoluted tubule
C) loop of Henle
D) distal convoluted tubule
Answer: B) proximal convoluted tubule
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