Which sequence accurately describes the correct path of fluid flowing through the nephron?
A) glomerular capsule, renal tubule, collecting duct
B) collecting ducts, renal tubule, glomerular capsule
C) renal tubule, collecting duct, glomerular capsule
D) renal tubule, glomerular capsule, collecting duct

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Fluid in the nephron flows from the glomerular capsule (where filtration occurs), through the renal tubule (where reabsorption and secretion occur), and finally into the collecting duct (where urine is collected before being transported to the renal pelvis).

Which Sequence Accurately Describes the Correct Path of Fluid Flowing