define and explain the excretory unit of human kidney.....with diagram.....plzzz ans fast
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Explanation:
nephron or uniferous tubule is the structural and functional unit of human kidney it consist of glomerulus and renal tubule
glomerulus is tuft of capillaries formd by branching of afferent arteriole which is fine branches of renal artery and capillaries unite to form efferent arteriole
renal tubule include bowmans capsule PCT loop of henle DCT collecting ducts and vasa recta
two types kg nephrons
cortical nephrons-more
juxta medullary nephrons -least
Answer:
Explanation:
(a)Diagram of an excretory unit of a human kidney :
(b) The structural and functional unit of kidney is nephron and its function is filtration of blood, reabsorption and secretion.
(c) Function of artificial Kidney (Any One) :
i. Helps to remove harmful waste, extra salts and water.
ii. Control Blood Pressure.
iii. Maintain the balance of sodium and potassium salts in a patient whose kidneys have failed