Term Name:	collecting duct development
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Definition:	The process whose specific outcome is the progression of a collecting duct over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The collecting duct responds to vasopressin and aldosterone to regulate water, electrolyte and acid-base balance. It is the final common path through which urine flows before entering the ureter and then emptying into the bladder.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0072044]    QuickGO    AmiGO