Which of the following structures is considered "plumbing"?
A)Collecting duct
B)Ureter
C)Glomerulus
D)Two of the above are true.

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The structures that are considered "plumbing" are those that transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder for elimination. The ureter is the tube that does this job. The collecting duct, although involved in urine production, is not part of the "plumbing" since it does not transport urine out of the body. The glomerulus is a part of the nephron, the functional unit of the kidney, but it does not transport urine either. Therefore, the correct answer is B) Ureter, which is part of the "plumbing", and the other structures, do not qualify as "plumbing".

Which of the Following Structures Is Considered "Plumbing