In mammals, which structure does the urine drain out of before entering a collecting duct?

a. the distal convoluted tubule
b. the descending segment of the loop of Henle
c. the proximal convoluted tubule
d. the ascending segment of the loop of Henle


Ans: a. the distal convoluted tubule

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