Definition

Structure of a Nephron

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The Process

Blood - via renal artery > Glomerulus Bowman’s Capsule Tubule Collecting Duct Ureters Urinary Bladder.

  • Glomerules acts like a sieve, where particles in the blood are filtered, smaller particles goes through it and reabsorbed if important.
  • Tubules contain three parts; Proximal Convoluted Tubule, Henle’s Loop and Distal Convoluted Tubule.
  • Reabsorption of substances depends on pH, osmotic pressure and equilibrium.

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Flashcards

Which part of the nephron actually filters the blood?;;Glomerules acts like a sieve, where particles in the blood are filtered, smaller particles goes through it and reabsorbed if important.

Where does reabsorption occur in nephrons?;;In the Tubular Part.