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Question
The nephrons discharge their urine at ______.
Options
Urinary bladder
Ureter
Renal pelvis
Renal pyramid
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Solution
The nephrons discharge their urine at renal pelvis.
Explanation:
Nephrons release urine into the renal pelvis.
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