Which is the First Part of the Renal Tubule

Question

Which is the first part of the renal tubule?
A) nephron loop
B) proximal convoluted tubule
C) glomerular capsule
D) glomerulus
E) distal convoluted tubule

Accepted Answer

The proximal convoluted tubule is the first part of the renal tubule and is responsible for the reabsorption of the majority of nutrients and ions from the filtrate.