Question

What is the role of the nephron in urine formation in kidneys?

Answer 1

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Each nephron has a glomerulus, the site of blood filtration. ... As blood flows through the glomerulus, blood pressure pushes water and solutes from the capillaries into the capsule through a filtration membrane. This glomerular filtration be begins the urine formation process.

Answer 2

Answer:Besides Urine Formation, the kidney has the following functions: Plays a major role in regulating blood volume because it controls the amount of water to be excreted and the amount of water to be reabsorbed. Regulates electrolytes in the blood by controlling the secretion and reabsorption of sodium and potassium ions.

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