Which of the following statements is incorrect?

  • A
    In most of the nephrons,the loop of Henle is short and extends only a short distance into the medulla.
  • B
    In some nephrons,the loop of Henle is very long and extends deep into the medulla.
  • C
    The Bowman's capsule and the tuft of capillaries are known as renal corpuscles.
  • D
    The bunch of small blood capillaries formed by the afferent arteriole is called the glomerulus.

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