KROK 1 Stomatology 2016 – Question 168 · KROK (Dentistry)
During microscopy of a renal biopsy material there are tubules revealed in the cortical substance. The tubules are approximately 60 micrometers in diameter; their wall consists of tall cuboidal epithelium with a pronounced brush border and basal striation. Name these structures:
- A. Capsule of renal corpuscle
- B. Collecting duct
- C. Distal tubules
- D. Henle’s loop
- E. Proximal tubules
Hint
Look at the brush border and basal striations — which nephron segment is specialized for massive reabsorption?
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