The Structures That Receive the Filtrate from the Nephrons and Take

question 19

Multiple Choice

The structures that receive the filtrate from the nephrons and take it to the minor calyces is the

• A) collecting duct
• B) descending limb of the nephron loop
• C) renal pelvis
• D) ureter
• E) peritubular capillary

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