The hairpin turn of the nephron is the ____.
A) Bowman's capsule
B) renal medulla
C) distal tubule
D) loop of Henle
E) urethra

Question

The hairpin turn of the nephron is the ____.
A) ​Bowman's capsule
B) ​renal medulla
C) ​distal tubule
D) ​loop of Henle
E) ​urethra

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The hairpin turn of the nephron is the loop of Henle. It is a U-shaped structure that allows for the concentration or dilution of urine, depending on the body's needs. Choices A, B, C, and E are not correct because they do not refer to the hairpin turn of the nephron.

The Hairpin Turn of the Nephron Is the ____