Which Portion of the Renal Tubule Empties Directly into the Collecting

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which portion of the renal tubule empties directly into the collecting duct?

• A) Bowman's capsule
• B) Distal convoluted tubule
• C) Proximal convoluted tubule
• D) Descending loop of Henle
• E) Ascending loop of Henle

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Definitions:

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Z Disk

A structure within a muscle's sarcomere that serves as the attachment point for thin filaments, critical for muscle contraction.

Actin Myofilament

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Myosin Myofilament

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