The portion of the nephron that empties into the collecting duct is the
A)nephron loop.
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 proximal convoluted tubule and nephron loop are earlier portions of the nephron, while the papillary tubule and calyx are later portions of the urinary system.

The Portion of the Nephron That Empties into the Collecting