The portion of the nephron closest to the renal corpuscle is the
A) loop of Henle.
B) proximal tubule.
C) distal tubule.
D) collecting duct.
E) minor calyx.

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The proximal tubule is the portion closest to the renal corpuscle, where filtration occurs. The loop of Henle is located after the proximal tubule and the distal tubule is located after the loop of Henle. The collecting duct is located after the distal tubule, and the minor calyx is located in the renal pelvis, where urine is collected before it flows into the ureter.

The Portion of the Nephron Closest to the Renal Corpuscle