Which of the following lies in the cortical region of the kidneys?

Malpighian corpuscles

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Proximal convoluted tubule

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Distal convoluted tubules

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All the above

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Solution

The correct option is D All the above
Kidney is divided into two zones, an inner medulla and an outer cortex. Cortex is the zone that occupies the peripheral zone of kidneys. The malpighian corpuscle, proximal convoluted tubule and distal convoluted tubule of the nephron are situated in the cortical region of the kidney whereas the loop of Henle dips into the medulla.

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