In the Mammalian Kidney, the Filtrate Flows Through the _______

question 173

Multiple Choice

In the mammalian kidney, the filtrate flows through the _______ immediately before entering a collecting duct.

• A) renal pyramid
• B) proximal convoluted tubule
• C) distal convoluted tubule
• D) loop of Henle
• E) glomerulus

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