The hairpin-shaped segment of the nephron is the
A) loop of Henle.
B) proximal tubule.
C) distal tubule.
D) vasa recta.
E) minor calyx.

Name: The hairpin-shaped segment of the nephron is the A) loop of Henle. B) proximal tubule. C) distal tubule. D) vasa recta. E) minor calyx.
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The hairpin-shaped segment of the nephron is called the loop of Henle, which is responsible for reabsorbing water and sodium from the filtrate.

The Hairpin-Shaped Segment of the Nephron Is the