COLLECTING KIDNEY TUBULES
\kəlˈɛktɪŋ kˈɪdnɪ tjˈuːbjuːlz], \kəlˈɛktɪŋ kˈɪdnɪ tjˈuːbjuːlz], \k_ə_l_ˈɛ_k_t_ɪ_ŋ k_ˈɪ_d_n_ɪ t_j_ˈuː_b_j_uː_l_z]\
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Straight tubes commencing in the radiate part of the kidney cortex where they receive the curved ends of the distal convoluted tubules. In the medulla the collecting tubules of each pyramid converge to join a central tube (duct of Bellini) which opens on the summit of the papilla.
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