The portion of the nephron that empties into the collecting duct is the
A) nephron loop (loop of Henle).
B) proximal convoluted tubule.
C) distal convoluted tubule.
D) papillary tubule.
E) calyx.

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The distal convoluted tubule is the portion of the nephron that empties into the collecting duct. The nephron loop and proximal convoluted tubule are earlier segments of the nephron, while the papillary tubule and calyx are parts of the collecting system.

The Portion of the Nephron That Empties into the Collecting