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Following is a diagrammatic representation of a nephron showing blood vessels, duct and tubule. These structures have been labelled as A, B, C, etc. Answer the questions that follow.

(i) Which parts are located in cortical region of kidney?

(ii) Which structure is highly reduced in cortical nephrons?

(iii) Identify the part F.

(iv) Which parts collectively form Malpighian body?

A)

(i) A, C, D, E

(ii) B

(iii) Collecting duct A and C

B)

(i) A, C, D, E

(ii) B

(iii) Vasa recta

(iv) A and C

C)

(i) B, F, G, H

(ii) F

(iii) Vasa recta

(iv) A and D

D)

(i) B, F, G, H

(ii) F

(iii) Collecting duct

(iv) C and D