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distal tubule

kidney distal tubule

The distal tubule is a nephron tubule that consists of the distal convoluted tubule and distal straight tubule segments.

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Type Organ
Parent Structure region of nephron tubule
Latin Name kidney distal tubule

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distal tubule?

The distal tubule is a nephron tubule that consists of the distal convoluted tubule and distal straight tubule segments.

What is the Latin name for the distal tubule?

The Latin name for the distal tubule is kidney distal tubule.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:0004135 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  2. Wikipedia — distal tubule Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.