Papillary collecting ducts

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Papillary Collecting Ducts
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Diagram of the structure of the kidney, with the papillary collecting ducts highlighted.
Latin ductus collectivus papillaris
System Urinary system
Location Kidney


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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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

See also[edit | edit source]

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