Question

describe the structure and function of nephron

Answer 1

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NEPHRON
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• Nephron is the structural and functional unit of Kidney..

• It is divided as, Malphigian body and Renal body(tubule)

• Malphigian body consists of Glomerulus and Bowmans Capsule..

• Glomerulus develops from the Afferent arteriole and It gives rise to the Efferent arteriole..

• Because of the efferent arteriole , the pressure exterts in the Glomerulus and it functions as a filtration unit!

• Bowman's capsule is lined by a single layer of Podocyte cells. These podocytes allows the materials to pass through pores

• The other part is Renal tubule...Proximal Convoluted Tubule(PCT) , Distal Convoluted Tubule(DCT) and Loop of henle are the parts of it.

• The Primary urine flows through the bowman's capsule and Enters PCT...there Reabsorption of essential salts, material takes place.

• The it flows through loop of henle..and enters DCT

• There, Secretion of some salts etc... Takes place!!

•DCT opens into the collecting tube form pyramids and calyces which opens into pelvis and the pelvis leads to Ureter..

• All the parts of renal tubule are covered by a network of peritubular capillaries formed from efferent arteriole.

• These capillaries join to form renal venule, which joins the other venules to form finally the renal vein.....

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Answer 2

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A nephron is the basic unit of structure in the kidney. A nephron is used separate to water, ions and small molecules from the blood, filter out wastes and toxins, and return needed molecules to the blood. The nephron functions through ultrafiltration.