The portion of the nephron that empties into the collecting duct is the
A. glomerulus.
B. ascending loop of Henle.
C. distal convoluted tubule.
D. proximal convoluted tubule.
E. descending loop of Henle.
C
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A) oocyte B) oogonium C) primary oocyte D) secondary oocyte E) zygote
Which of the following statements concerning gap junctions is incorrect?
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