Which segment of the renal tubule is composed of simple squamous epithelium?
A) proximal convoluted tubule (CT)
B) nephron loop: descending limb and thin ascending limb
C) nephron loop: thick ascending limb
D) distal convoluted tubule

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The nephron loop, specifically the descending limb and thin ascending limb, is composed of simple squamous epithelium, which facilitates the process of passive water and solute transport.

Which Segment of the Renal Tubule Is Composed of Simple