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Proximal and distal convoluted tubules are parts of

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seminiferous tubules

B

nephron

C

oviduct

D

vas deferens

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Nelphron is the structural and functional unit of kidney. Nephrons are also called renal tubules or uriniferous tubules. Each nephron is formed of two parts.
(i) Bowman's capsule and (ii) Nephric tubule which is a long and coild and is formed of proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle and distal convoluted tubule.
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