The nephron loop makes a hairpin turn within the ________ and its ________ limb ends at the distal convoluted tubule.
A) cortex; ascending
B) cortex; descending
C) medulla; ascending
D) medulla; descending

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The nephron loop, also known as the loop of Henle, makes a hairpin turn within the medulla of the kidney, and its ascending limb ends at the distal convoluted tubule.

The Nephron Loop Makes a Hairpin Turn Within the ________