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Which part of the kidney does the collecting duct extend from?
Which part of the kidney does the collecting duct extend from?
- Cortex (correct)
- Renal pelvis
- Medulla
- Glomerulus
What is the main function of the collecting duct?
What is the main function of the collecting duct?
- Secretion of waste products
- Production of concentrated urine
- Reabsorption of water (correct)
- Filtration of blood
What role does the collecting duct play in maintaining the pH and ionic balance of blood?
What role does the collecting duct play in maintaining the pH and ionic balance of blood?
- Production of concentrated urine
- Selective secretion of H+ and K+ ions (correct)
- Reabsorption of urea
- Filtration of blood
