Asked by leslie rivera on May 22, 2024
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The portion of the nephron that empties into the collecting duct is the ________.
A) glomerulus
B) ascending loop of Henle
C) distal convoluted tubule
D) proximal convoluted tubule
E) descending loop of Henle
Collecting Duct
A network of tubules and ducts that function in the kidney to transport urine from the nephrons to the renal pelvis for excretion.
Distal Convoluted Tubule
Convoluted tubule of the nephron that extends from the ascending limb of the loop of Henle and ends in a collecting duct.
- Explain the parts and roles of a nephron.
- Elucidate the mechanism of urine production and its movement through the urinary system.
Verified Answer
RP
Ricardo PatiñoMay 25, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The distal convoluted tubule is the part of the nephron that empties into the collecting duct, which then carries urine to the renal pelvis.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the parts and roles of a nephron.
- Elucidate the mechanism of urine production and its movement through the urinary system.