Question

Describe the structure and functions of nephrons.​

Answer 1

Answer:

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.

Answer 2

Nephron is the functional unit of kidney.
There are two types of nephrons; cortical and juxtamedullary nephron.
They help filter the blood. They consist of a ball of capillaries called glomerulus in bowman’s capsule. Blood goes in via afferent arteriole and away via efferent arteriole.