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What is a uriniferous tubule? How does it function?

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The uriniferous tubules are small minute tubules present in the kidneys. It contains the proximal tube, the intermediate tube, the distal tube and the collecting duct in it.
Their function is to filter the blood and separate the liquid part from the blood. The reabsorption of water is also carried out in the uriniferous tubule.

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