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Reabsorption and Secretion Along the Distal Tubule and Collecting Duct - Anatomy & Physiology
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==Distal Tubule==
==Distal Tubule==
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[[Image:disttubexch.jpg|right|thumb|
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[[Image:disttubexch.jpg|right|thumb|
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[[Image:juxtaapp.jpg|right|thumb|250px|<small><center>Histology section showing the juxtaglomerular apparatus (© RVC 2008)
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* Important site of regulation of ions and water
* Important site of regulation of ions and water
* Less emphasis on bulk transport compared with proximal tubule
* Less emphasis on bulk transport compared with proximal tubule
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===Juxtaglomerular Apparatus===
===Juxtaglomerular Apparatus===
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[[Image:juxtaapp.jpg|right|thumb|200px|<small><center>Histology section showing the juxtaglomerular apparatus (© RVC 2008)</center></small>]]
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* The terminal portion of the straight distal tubule contacts the afferent and efferent vessels supplying its own glomerulus
* The terminal portion of the straight distal tubule contacts the afferent and efferent vessels supplying its own glomerulus
* These vessels are said to embrace the distal tubule
* These vessels are said to embrace the distal tubule
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