Which of the following parts of the nephron is not situated in the cortical region of the kidneys?

Proximal convoluted tubule

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Distal convoluted tubule

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Malpighian corpuscle

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Henle’s loop

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Solution

The correct option is D
Henle’s loop

The loop of Henle (or Henle’s loop) is a hairpin-like structure that contains ascending and descending limbs. It is present in the medullary region of the kidneys. It helps in maintaining the counter current flow.

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Which of the following parts of the nephron is not situated in the cortical region of the kidneys?

The correct option is D Henle’s loopThe loop of Henle (or Henle’s loop) is a hairpin-like structure that contains ascending and descending limbs. It is present in the medullary region of the kidneys. It helps in maintaining the counter current flow.

The correct option is D
Henle’s loop

The loop of Henle (or Henle’s loop) is a hairpin-like structure that contains ascending and descending limbs. It is present in the medullary region of the kidneys. It helps in maintaining the counter current flow.