Photo Credit: Ralph T. Hutchings
Figure 18-1 The Structure of the Kidney
Use Figure 18-1 to identify the labeled part.
-Label M represents which of the following structures?
A) nephron loop
B) renal corpuscle
C) proximal convoluted tubule
D) distal convoluted tubule
E) collecting duct

Question

Photo Credit: Ralph T. Hutchings
Figure 18-1 The Structure of the Kidney
Use Figure 18-1 to identify the labeled part.
-Label M represents which of the following structures?
A) nephron loop 
B) renal corpuscle 
C) proximal convoluted tubule 
D) distal convoluted tubule 
E) collecting duct

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Label M in Figure 18-1 represents the nephron loop, also known as the loop of Henle, which is a U-shaped structure in the renal medulla that is responsible for creating a concentration gradient in the renal interstitial fluid.