Question

Draw the structure of a nephron and label the parts.

Answer 1

Structure of a nephron!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 2

Dear Student,

● Structure of nephron -

• Nephron is the structural & functional unit of kidney.
• Microscopic structure of nephron shows -

1) Glomerulus

2) Proximal convoluted tubule

3) Descending loop of Henle

4) Ascending loop of Henle

5) Distal convoluted tubule

6) Distal convoluted tubule

[Refer to the image for well labelled diagram of nephron.]

# Extra information -

• Excretion is a process by which metabolic waste is eliminated from an organism.
• Urine formation involves following steps -

1) Glomerular filtration -

• Creates the plasma-like filtrate of blood in the glomerulus

2) Tubular reabsorption -

• Returns useful solutes from filtrate to blood

3) Tubular secretion -

• Removes additional waste from blood to filtrate

Best luck dear...