The last part of the renal tubule is the
A)nephron loop.
B)proximal convoluted tubule.
C)glomerular capsule.
D)glomerulus.
E)distal convoluted tubule.

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The distal convoluted tubule is the last part of the renal tubule that leads to the collecting ducts. It is located after the nephron loop (also known as the loop of Henle) and is responsible for fine-tuning the concentration of urine by reabsorbing certain electrolytes and water, based on hormonal signals from the body.

The Last Part of the Renal Tubule Is the