Question

What is nephrone? Give a brief of its function?

Answer 1

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WHAT IS NEPHRON?

• A nephron is the basic structural and functional unit of the kidney.

FUNCTIONS OF NEPHRON

• The nephron uses four mechanisms to convert blood into urine:

1. Filtration -Blood is filtered under high pressure

2. Re absorption - Useful nutrients are absorbed

3. Secretion - Substances are secreted into the fluid

4. Excretion of numerous substances - Waste is passed out as urine

Answer 2

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 nephron functions through ultrafiltration.