Describe the structure and function of nephrons.
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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 glomerulus is the specialized configuration of capillaries within the nephron that make kidneys possible.
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⟹ Structure of Nephron :-
- The nephron is the microscopic structural and functional unit of the kidney.
- It is composed of a renal corpuscle and a renal tubule.
- The renal corpuscle consists of a tuft of capillaries called a glomerulus and an encompassing Bowman's capsule.
- The renal tubule extends from the capsule.
⟹ Functions of Nephron :-
- 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.
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