Wolffian duct

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Updated - December 25, 2021

Wolffian duct

kidney anatomy

Wolffian duct, also known as Archinephric Duct, one of two tubes that carry urine from primitive or embryonic kidneys to the exterior or to a primitive bladder. For some species of amphibians, the Wolffian duct carries both urine and sperm, but most develop a separate tube to transport urine from the kidney.



Wolffian ducts develop along with embryonic kidneys in advanced vertebrates. The mature kidney drains through the ureter, but the Wolffian duct develops into parts of the male reproductive system such as the epididymis and the vas deferens.


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