renal collecting system
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0004100
The collecting duct system of the kidney consists of a series of tubules and ducts that connect the nephrons to the ureter. It participates in electrolyte and fluid balance through reabsorption and excretion, processes regulated by the hormones aldosterone and antidiuretic hormone. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collecting_duct_system HP:0004742 ]
Synonyms: kidney collecting duct system, collecting duct system
Term info
- FMA:265239
- Wikipedia:Collecting_duct_system
- SCTID:279371005
pheno_slim, human_reference_atlas
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tubulus renalis colligens
uberon
UBERON:0004100
renal collecting system
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCBITaxon_9606