Papillary ducts
Papillary Ducts:
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| Papillary Ducts | |
|---|---|
| File:Papillary ducts.jpg Diagram of a papillary duct | |
| Details | |
| System | Urinary system |
| Location | Kidney |
| Function | Carry urine from the nephrons to the minor calyces |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | ductus papillares |
| TA98 | Lua error in Module:Wikidata at line 746: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). |
| TH | {{#property:P1694}} |
| TE | {{#property:P1693}} |
| FMA | {{#property:P1402}} |
| Anatomical terminology [[[d:Lua error in Module:Wikidata at line 865: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).|edit on Wikidata]]] | |
Papillary ducts are part of the urinary system and are located in the kidney. They carry urine from the nephrons to the minor calyces.
Structure[edit | edit source]
Papillary ducts are the final component of the duct system. They are formed by the confluence of several collecting ducts and open at the apex of the renal papilla.
Function[edit | edit source]
The primary function of the papillary ducts is to carry urine from the nephrons to the minor calyces. They also play a role in the concentration of urine.
Clinical significance[edit | edit source]
Diseases affecting the papillary ducts can lead to serious kidney conditions, such as pyelonephritis and hydronephrosis.
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References[edit | edit source]
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