ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not part of a nephron?
A
glomerular capsule
B
proximal convoluted tubule
C
collecting duct
D
ureter
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -So, the correct answer is ‘Collecting duct’.

Detailed explanation-2: -The nephron consists of Bowman’s capsule, the network or tuft of capillaries inside it, and the tubule leading from Bowman’s capsule to ducts leading to the bladder. The tubule consists of the proximal tubule, the loop of Henle, and the distal tubule.

Detailed explanation-3: -Generally, a nephron consists of six parts, i.e., Glomerulus, Bowman’s capsule, Proximal convoluted tube, Loop of Henle, Distal convoluted tube, and the collecting duct.

Detailed explanation-4: -The main components of a nephron are glomerulus, Bowman’s capsule, and a long renal tubule.

Detailed explanation-5: -So, the correct option is ‘Glomerulus, Bowman’s capsule, and Collecting duct’.

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