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What specific type of tissue lines the lumen of the distal convulated tubule?

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simple cuboidal epithelium lines the lumen of the distal convulated tubule

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Distal convoluted tubule (DCT) is a portion of kidney nephron between the loop of Henle and the collecting tubule. It is lined by simple cuboidal epithelium forms the lining of lumen. Sodium and potassium levels are controlled by secreting K+ and absorbing Na+. Sodium absorption by the distal tubule is mediated by the hormone aldosterone. Sodium and chloride (salt) reabsorption is also mediated by a group of kinases called WNK kinases.

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