The distal convoluted tubules drain directly into the renal pelvis, which in turn drains into the ureter, a tube that carries urine to the bladder.

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The distal convoluted tubules do not drain directly into the renal pelvis. They drain into the collecting ducts, which then merge to form the papillary ducts, which drain into the minor calyxes, major calyxes, renal pelvis, ureter, and eventually the bladder.

The Distal Convoluted Tubules Drain Directly into the Renal Pelvis