The loop of Henle curves back toward the renal corpuscle and starts to twist again, becoming the ________ tubule that joins with tubules from several nephrons to form collecting ducts. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


distal convoluted
The loop of Henle curves back toward the renal corpuscle and starts to twist, becoming the distal convoluted tubule that joins with tubules from several nephrons to form collecting ducts.

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