The nephron begins in the ____.
A) glomerulus
B) loop of Henle
C) cortex
D) ureter
E) medulla

Question

The nephron begins in the ____.
A) ​glomerulus
B) ​loop of Henle
C) ​cortex
D) ​ureter
E) ​medulla

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The nephron begins in the cortex of the kidney, specifically in the renal corpuscle which includes the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule. The loop of Henle and medulla are also parts of the nephron, but they come after the beginning in the cortex. The ureter is not part of the nephron, but rather the structure through which urine exits the kidney.

The Nephron Begins in the ____