Cortex of the kidney contains the following structures except: a. proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) b. distal convoluted tubule (DCT) c. renal corpuscle d. thin segment of loop of Henle   7.  The PCT can be identified in histological section by the presence of: a. acidophilic cytoplasm of the lining cuboidal cells b. basophilic cytoplasm of the lining cuboidal cells c. pale staining cytoplasm d. a large lumen 8. Macula densa is present in: a. PCT b. DCT c. afferent arteriole d. efferent arteriole

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