Within a normally functioning kidney, red blood cells can be found in ________.
A) the vasa recta
B) Bowman's capsule
C) the proximal tubule
D) the collecting duct

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Red blood cells can be found in the vasa recta, the network of capillaries that surround the nephron and are involved in reabsorption and exchange of substances between the blood and filtrate. Red blood cells should not normally be found in Bowman's capsule, proximal tubule, or collecting duct.

Within a Normally Functioning Kidney, Red Blood Cells Can Be