The Function of the Collecting Duct Is to

question 60

Multiple Choice

The function of the collecting duct is to

• A) drain blood from the kidney and deliver it to the renal vein.
• B) contract its muscular walls to expel urine from the cortex.
• C) determine the final volume and concentration of urine.
• D) transport resorbed water back into the cardiovascular system.

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