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Where does the collecting duct extend?


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Collecting duct:

  1. Collecting ducts consist of tubules.
  2. It connects the nephron and renal pelvis.
  3. The collecting duct is the distal part of the nephron.
  4. It helps to maintain electrolytes balance.
  5. It regulates the fluid balance in the kidney through reabsorption.
  6. It is extending from the cortex to the medulla.

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