Renal tubule-definition

Renal tubules are long, cylindrical patchy tubules that extend from the base of Bowman’s capsule to the ends of the collecting ducts. Each renal tubule is approximately 3 cm in length and has an average diameter of 60 micrometers. It consists of three parts. Proximal convoluted tubule, Loop of henle and Distal convoluted tubule.

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