Damage to the renal medulla would interfere first with the functioning of the
A) Bowman's capsule.
B) distal tubule.
C) collecting ducts.
D) proximal tubule.
E) glomerulus.

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The collecting ducts are located in the renal medulla and are responsible for final adjustments to urine concentration and volume. Damage to the renal medulla would therefore interfere first with the functioning of the collecting ducts.

Damage to the Renal Medulla Would Interfere First with the Functioning