Which portion of the nephron extends into the medulla?

Henle's loop

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Proximal convoluted tubule

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Distal convoluted tubule

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Papillary duct

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Solution

The correct option is A
Henle's loop

In the kidney, the loop of Henle is the portion of a nephron that leads from the proximal convoluted tubule to the distal convoluted tubule. The main function of a loop of Henle is to create a concentration gradient in the medulla of the kidney.

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