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| | Mammalian Distal Tubule: Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Molecular Anatomy -- Reilly and Ellison 80 (1): 277 -- ... |
 | | The distal tubule of the mammalian kidney, defined as the nephron segment interposed between the macula densa region and the |
 | | In superficial nephrons, distal tubule comprises distal convoluted tubule (DCT, shown in white), a short connecting tubule (CNT, shown as hatched), and a portion of collecting duct epithelium (shown in white) that begins proximal to junction to form collecting duct. |
 | | of the distal tubule comprises primarily DCT, CNT, and intercalated |
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