The filtration of plasma that generates approximately 80 liters/day of filtrate occurs in the __________.

proximal convoluted tubule
distal convoluted tubule
renal corpuscle
nephron loop


renal corpuscle

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A) age B) size C) weight D) male hormones E) female hormones

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A. anterior pituitary gland B. posterior pituitary gland C. thyroid gland D. adrenal glands E. pancreas

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