Distal convoluted tubule
The distal convoluted tubule (DCT) is a portion of kidney nephron between the loop of Henle and the collecting tubule.
| Distal convoluted tubule | |
|---|---|
Kidney nephron ("1st proximal convoluted tubule", "2nd distal convoluted tubule") | |
Section of cortex of human kidney. | |
| Details | |
| Precursor | Metanephrogenic blastema |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | tubulus contortus distalis |
| FMA | 17721 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
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