Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology Plus Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (11th Edition)
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Chapter 36, Problem 4MC
Which of the following is True?
a. Collecting ducts empty into the renal medulla.
b. Aquaporins are inserted into the proximal tubule when ADH is secreted.
c. Ureters conduct urine out of the bladder.
d. Blood is pressure-filtered through the glomerulus.
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