Multiple choice

In which order do filtrate materials pass through a nephron?

  1. glomerular capsule to PCT to loop of Henle to DCT

  2. DCT to loop of Henle to PCT to glomerular capsule
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Explanation

Filtrate is formed in the glomerular (Bowman's) capsule and then flows sequentially through the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT), down and up the loop of Henle, and finally through the distal convoluted tubule (DCT) before entering the collecting duct.

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