collecting duct
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A tube in the kidney that gathers filtered fluid from many nephrons and adjusts how much water is reabsorbed before urine is formed.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Hormones control how much water the _____ reabsorbs, which is why urine becomes more concentrated when you're dehydrated."
Answer: collecting duct
In your own words, what does "collecting duct" mean?
A tube in the kidney that gathers filtered fluid from many nephrons and adjusts how much water is reabsorbed before urine is formed.
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