Human Anatomy
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ISBN: 9780135168059
Author: Marieb, Elaine Nicpon, Brady, Patricia, Mallatt, Jon
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Chapter 24, Problem 3RQ
Which of the following structures occurs exclusively in the renal medulla? (a) renal corpuscles, (b) distal convoluted tubles, (c) vasa recta, (d) proximal convoluted tubules.
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