Question

Structure and function of nephron

Answer 1

The nephron is the basic functional unit of the kidney in the excretory system of vertebrates. They are associated with the filtration part and purify the blood and removes excess water & waste matter in the form of urine. Each kidneys contain more than millions of nephrons.

Each nephron has two parts: -
A) Glomerulus - Tiny blood vessel unit that filters blood
B) Renal Tubule - Tube from wherein the waste, extra fluid and sodium, potassium, phosphorus pass through during filtration process.

Answer 2

☆ STRUCTURE OF NEPHRON:-

♤ Each nephron is a long - coiled tubule whose one end is cup - shaped called Bowman's capsule while other ends are connected to urine collecting duct of the kidney.

♤ The Bowman's capsule contains a bundle of blood capillaries which is called glomerulus.

☆ FUNCTION OF NEPHRON:-

♤ It is the functional unit of kidney.It filters the uncleaned blood so that waste substances can be removed from the blood.