Multiple choice

Nephron is the basic structural and functional unit of the kidney. Which among the following does not constitute a part of nephron?

  1. Distal convoluted tubule

  2. Collecting duct

  3. Loop of Henle

  4. Proximal convoluted tubule

  5. Bowman's capsule
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Explanation

A uriniferous tubule/nephron is a long tubule differentiated into four regions: Bowman's capsule, proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle and distal convoluted tubule. Collecting ducts are the larger tubes, each receiving the collecting tubules of several nephrons. Collecting duct does not form a part of the uriniferous tubule.

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