Multiple Choice
The nephron has two main parts: a renal corpuscle and renal tubule. The collecting duct and papillary ducts are part of the kidney, but are not part of the nephron. Even though nephrons are the functional units of kidneys, these other parts of the kidney assist the actual nephrons with regulation of urine production. Which of the following cells involved in regulation of kidney function and maintenance of homeostasis is NOT part of the nephron?
A) juxtaglomerular cells
B) intercalated cells
C) podocytes
D) macula densa cells
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