Small Tubes That Carry Urine from the Renal Pelvis to the Bladder

question 18

Multiple Choice

Small tubes that carry urine from the renal pelvis to the bladder are called

• A)urethras.
• B)the distal convoluted tubules.
• C)the collecting ducts.
• D)the ureters.
• E)the renal corpuscles.

Describe the excretory structures across various organisms and their physiological roles.

Understand the hormonal regulation of urine concentration and volume.

Identify causes and indicators of kidney dysfunction.

Recognize the role of the kidney in adjusting blood composition and pressure.

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