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Q · Excretory Systemmedium · 45s
Which kidney structure collects urine from multiple nephrons and drains into the renal pelvis?
TopicExcretory System
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Collecting ducts receive final urine from distal tubules of many nephrons. They converge into papillary ducts, which open at renal papillae into minor calyces, ultimately draining into the renal pelvis.
Final Answer: Option A - Collecting duct