A nephron consists of the ___________.
A)glomerulus and the renal tubule
B)glomerulus, the renal tubule, and the collecting duct
C)renal corpuscle, the renal tubule, and the collecting duct
D)renal corpuscle and the renal tubule

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A nephron consists of a renal corpuscle (which includes the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule) and a renal tubule. The collecting duct is not technically part of the nephron, but it does play a role in the final concentration of urine. So, while option B is partially correct (it includes the renal tubule and collecting duct), it is not the best choice as the question specifically asks for the components of a nephron. Option C is incorrect as the renal corpuscle is already included in the renal tubule.

A Nephron Consists of the ___________