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distal collecting tubules

Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337392938

Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Publisher:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Chapter48: Osmoregulation And Disposal Of Metabolic Wastes

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In reptiles, distal collecting tubules merge to form collecting ducts, which ultimately form the ____.

a. ureter

b. urodeum

c. cloaca

d. renal vein

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