Papillary collecting ducts

Papillary Collecting Ducts
Diagram of the structure of the kidney, with the papillary collecting ducts highlighted.
Details
System	Urinary system
Location	Kidney
Function	Urine transport
Identifiers
Latin	ductus collectivus papillaris
TA98
TH	{{#property:P1694}}
TE	{{#property:P1693}}
FMA	{{#property:P1402}}
Anatomical terminology

The Papillary Collecting Ducts are a part of the urinary system and are located in the kidney. They play a crucial role in the transport of urine from the nephron to the renal pelvis.

Structure

The papillary collecting ducts are the final part of the nephron. They receive urine from the distal convoluted tubule and transport it to the renal pelvis.

Diagram of a nephron, showing the papillary collecting duct.

Function

The primary function of the papillary collecting ducts is to transport urine from the nephron to the renal pelvis. They also play a role in the concentration of urine, as they are permeable to water and certain solutes.

Clinical significance

Abnormalities in the papillary collecting ducts can lead to various kidney diseases, such as polycystic kidney disease and renal tubular acidosis.

See also

• Nephron
• Renal pelvis
• Urinary system

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