The components of the nephron include the: (Select all that apply.)
A) loop of Henle.
B) renal corpuscle.
C) proximal tubule.
D) renal pelvis.
E) convoluted tubule.

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The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney. It consists of the renal corpuscle, which filters blood, and the renal tubules, which reabsorb and secrete ions and molecules. The loop of Henle is a part of the renal tubules. The renal pelvis is not a part of the nephron.

The Components of the Nephron Include The: (Select All That