Which portion of the renal tubule is described as having simple cuboidal epithelium with only a sparse brush border of microvilli?

A. Collecting duct
B. Ascending limb of nephron loop
C. Descending limb of nephron loop
D. Distal convoluted tubule
E. Proximal convoluted tubule


Answer: D

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