The Portion of the Nephron That Empties into the Collecting

question 99

Multiple Choice

The portion of the nephron that empties into the collecting duct is the

• A) nephron loop (loop of Henle).
• B) proximal convoluted tubule.
• C) distal convoluted tubule.
• D) papillary tubule.
• E) calyx.

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