In Mammals, Which Structure Does the Urine Drain Out of Before

question 21

Multiple Choice

In mammals, which structure does the urine drain out of before entering a collecting duct?

• A) the distal convoluted tubule
• B) the descending segment of the loop of Henle
• C) the proximal convoluted tubule
• D) the ascending segment of the loop of Henle

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