Question

Nephron is made up of different type of cells. Discuss the location, structure and function of those
cells.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Explanation:

1)Location of a nephron :

The nephrons are located in the cortex and medulla of the kidney. The cortex contains the renal corpuscle, distal convoluted tubule and proximal convoluted tubule. Whereas, the medulla contains the loop of Henle and collecting ducts.

2)Structure of nephron :

The mammalian nephron is a long tube-like structure, its length varying from 35–55 mm long. At one end, the tube is closed, folded and expanded, into a double-walled, a cuplike structure called the Bowman’s capsule or renal corpuscular capsule, which encloses a cluster of microscopic blood vessels called the glomerulus. This capsule and glomerulus together constitute the renal corpuscle.

The structure of nephron comprises two major portions:

Renal Tubule

Renal Corpuscle

3)Functions of a nephron:

A nephron is the structural and functional unit of the kidney. It regulates the concentration of water and minerals such as sodium by filtering the blood and reabsorbing the important nutrients.