A renal tubule is a tube that filters, re-absorbs and secretes substances to rid an organism of waste and to play a role in fluid homeostasis. [ DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0099864 GOC:mtg_kidney_jan10 GO:0061333 GOC:dph ]

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pheno_slim, grouping_class

IAO 0000232

this class groups vertebrate nephron tubules with analagous structures such as insect Malpighian tubules

definition

A renal tubule is a tube that filters, re-absorbs and secretes substances to rid an organism of waste and to play a role in fluid homeostasis.

has exact synonym

renal tubule (generic)

tubule of excretory system

id

UBERON:0009773