Below is a listing of nephron components and associated structures. $\begin{array}{ll}
1.&\text {descending limb of loop of Henle }\
2.&\text {bowman's capsule }\
3.&\text {collecting tubule }\
4.&\text { ascending limb of loop of Henle}\
5.&\text { distal tubule }\
6.&\text {proximal tubule }\
\end{array}$
Indicate the correct flow of filtrate through these structures.
A) 4, 6, 5, 3, 2, 1
B) 2, 6, 1, 4, 5, 3
C) 2, 5, 6, 3, 1, 4
D) 3, 2, 6, 1, 4, 5
E) 2, 1, 4, 3, 5, 6

Question

Below is a listing of nephron components and associated structures. $\begin{array}{ll}
1.&\text {descending limb of loop of Henle }\
2.&\text {bowman's capsule }\
3.&\text {collecting tubule }\
4.&\text { ascending limb of loop of Henle}\
5.&\text { distal tubule }\
6.&\text {proximal tubule }\
\end{array}$
 Indicate the correct flow of filtrate through these structures.
A) 4, 6, 5, 3, 2, 1
B) 2, 6, 1, 4, 5, 3
C) 2, 5, 6, 3, 1, 4
D) 3, 2, 6, 1, 4, 5
E) 2, 1, 4, 3, 5, 6

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct flow of filtrate through the nephron components is: Bowman's capsule (2) → proximal tubule (6) → descending limb of loop of Henle (1) → ascending limb of loop of Henle (4) → distal tubule (5) → collecting tubule (3).

Below Is a Listing of Nephron Components and Associated Structures