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The majority of the nephron, including the glomerulus, is located in what region of the kidney?a. adrenal glandb. renal medullac. renal pelvisd. renal cortex
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A nephron is the basic functional unit of the kidney. It includes the glomerulus, which is a network of tiny blood vessels, and a tubule, where urine is formed. Show more…
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