Below is a listing of nephron components and associated structures:
1. descending limb of loop of Henle
2. Bowman's capsule
3. collecting tubule
4. ascending limb of loop of Henle
5. distal tubule
6. proximal tubule
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: 
1.	descending limb of loop of Henle
2.	Bowman's capsule
3.	collecting tubule
4.	ascending limb of loop of Henle
5.	distal tubule
6.	proximal tubule
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), and collecting tubule (3). This flow represents the sequential movement of filtrate through the nephron from the initial filtration in Bowman's capsule to the final concentration and elimination in the collecting tubule. Choice B represents this correct flow sequence.

Below Is a Listing of Nephron Components and Associated Structures