Collecting Duct in the Kidney

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Which part of the kidney does the collecting duct extend from?

  • Medulla
  • Renal artery
  • Renal pelvis
  • Cortex (correct)

What is the main function of the collecting duct?

  • Selective secretion of ions
  • Reabsorbing water
  • Maintaining pH balance
  • Producing concentrated urine (correct)

What role does the collecting duct play in maintaining the ionic balance of blood?

  • Reabsorption of urea
  • Selective secretion of H+ ions
  • Selective secretion of K+ ions (correct)
  • Passage of water

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