Which of the following portion of a nephron connects the Bowman's capsule to the loop of Henle?

Distal convoluted tube

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Proximal convoluted tube

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Connecting tubule

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Collecting tubule

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Solution

The correct option is B Proximal convoluted tube
The Bowman’s capsule is the structure in the nephron that filters blood. The proximal convoluted tubule connects the Bowman’s capsule to the loop of Henle.
The proximal convoluted tubule connects to the descending loop of Henle. The distal convoluted tubule connect the ascending loop of Henle to the collecting duct.

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