Which of the following structures is NOT a portion of a nephron?
A) vasa recta
B) nephron loop (loop of Henle)
C) distal convoluted tubule
D) proximal convoluted tubule

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The vasa recta is not a portion of the nephron; it is a network of capillaries that surrounds the nephron and is involved in the exchange of substances with the nephron, but it is not part of the nephron itself. The nephron loop (loop of Henle), distal convoluted tubule, and proximal convoluted tubule are all parts of the nephron.

Which of the Following Structures Is NOT a Portion of a Nephron