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What structures drains into the collecting tubule?
which of the following structures drains into the collecting tubule
From the collecting ducts urine drains into the?
papillary ducts to minor calyces, these join becoming major calyces, these unite to form the renal pelvis, then on to the ureters, urinary bladder, urethra, toilet
What transports urine from nephron to minor calyces?
Urine is transported from the nephron to the minor calyces through the collecting ducts in the kidney. These ducts receive urine from multiple nephrons and transport it to the renal pelvis, where it ultimately drains into the ureters for elimination from the body.
Striped appearing structures formed primarily of collecting ducts?
The striped looking structures that collect ducts is called medullary pyramids. This structure is the content of the ventral part of medulla oblongata.
What tubular structures carry waste from the kidney?
The tubular structures that carry waste from the kidney are the renal tubules, specifically the collecting ducts. After filtration in the nephron, waste products and excess substances are reabsorbed and secreted through the renal tubules, eventually leading to the collecting ducts. From there, urine is transported to the renal pelvis and then to the ureter for excretion.
Where does ADH act on the nephron?
collecting duct (system) and late distal tubule
Distal convoluted tubules flow directly into what structures?
The structures that distal tubes flow into are the collecting ducts of the kidneys. The collecting ducts are small tubes through which urine flows into the renal pelvis.
What is the correct spelling of Collecting area in the kidney?
The correct spelling is "collecting area" in the kidney, which refers to the region where urine is collected from the nephrons before it moves to the renal pelvis. It includes structures like the collecting ducts and is crucial for the concentration and transport of urine.
Does diuretics work on the collecting ducts?
Diuretics work in the region of the collecting ducts, but on the ducts themselves. They inhibit ADH from causing water to be reabsorbed in the distal tubules and that produces more urine output.
Is the collecting duct the site that drains the distal convoluted tubule?
No, the collecting duct is the site where the filtrate from multiple nephrons is collected and the final adjustments to urine concentration are made. The distal convoluted tubule drains into the collecting duct.
What is reabsorbed in the collecting ducts of the kidneys?
yes
What collecting ducts converge as they extend toward the calyces forming the renal?
The collecting ducts that converge as they extend toward the calyces are primarily the ducts of Bellini, which are the terminal segments of the collecting system in the kidney. These ducts collect urine from multiple nephrons and transport it into the renal pelvis, where it then moves to the ureter. The convergence of these ducts plays a crucial role in concentrating urine and regulating water balance in the body.
