What are the parts of an nephron and their functions? Can anyone pls explain...
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Bowman's Capsule
epithelial layer surrounding golmerulus
Glomerulus
ball of capillary involved in filtration of blood and keeps large particles( blood and proteins) out of filtrate; creates urine
Proximal Convoluted Tubule
first section of the renal tubule that the blood flows through; reabsorption of water, ions, soduimn choloride, potassium and all organic nutrients
Loop of Henle
has two parts ascending and descending;section of the nephron tubule that conserves water and minimizes the volume of urine
Distal Convoluted Tubule
Between the loop of Henle and the collecting duct; Selective reabsorption and secretion occur here, most notably to regulate reabsorption of water and sodium
Collecting Duct
A segment of the nephron that returns water form the filtrate to the bloodstream.
Bowman's capsules
DCT
PCT
Loop of henle
Function of nephron
The main function of nephron is to regulate the concentration of water and soluble substances like sodium salts by filtering the blood, reabsorbing what is needed and excreting the rest as urine. A nephron eliminates wastes from the body, regulates blood volume and blood pressure, controls levels of electrolytes and metabolites, and regulates blood pH.
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