Below is a listing of nephron components and associated structures: 1. descending limb of loop of Henle
2) Bowman's capsule
3) collecting tubule
4) ascending limb of loop of Henle
5) distal tubule
6) proximal tubule
What is the correct order of flow of filtrate through these structures?
A)4, 6, 5, 3, 2, 1
B)2, 6, 1, 4, 5, 3
C) 2, 5, 6, 3, 1, 4
D) 3, 2, 6, 1, 4, 5

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Filtrate flows from Bowman's capsule (2) to the proximal tubule (6), then to the descending limb of the loop of Henle (1), ascending limb of the loop of Henle (4), distal tubule (5), and finally to the collecting tubule (3).

Below Is a Listing of Nephron Components and Associated Structures