The Collecting Duct of the Nephron Originates in What Region

question 23

Multiple Choice

The collecting duct of the nephron originates in what region of the kidney and extends to what region of the kidney?

• A) renal cortex to the renal medulla
• B) renal cortex to the renal pelvis
• C) renal medulla to the renal cortex
• D) renal medulla to the renal pelvis
• E) renal pelvis to the renal medulla

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Definitions:

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