Question

multiple choice question
when the tubular fluid leaves the distal convoluted tubules, it must travel through a series of small ____ that empty into ____.
afferent arteriole; efferent arteriole
collecting ducts; collecting tubules
efferent arteriole; afferent arteriole
collecting tubules; collecting ducts

Explanation:

After the tubular fluid leaves the distal convoluted tubules, it first travels through collecting tubules. These collecting tubules then empty into larger collecting ducts. Arterioles (afferent and efferent) are related to the blood supply in the nephron (part of the kidney's functional unit) and not the flow of tubular fluid. The correct anatomical flow sequence for tubular fluid after the distal convoluted tubule is through collecting tubules that empty into collecting ducts.

Answer:

collecting tubules; collecting ducts