Nephron Flashcards
1
Q
Structure
A
Bowman’s capsule- collects and filtrate
Tubules- trabbsport filtrate to and from loop of henle
Collecting duct-collect and urine pass to ureter
2
Q
Sites in nephrons
A
Ultrafiltration- remove substances from the blood
Selective reabsorption- reabsorb the substances the body needs
Urine formation- waste that isn’t absorb goes to bladder
3
Q
Loop if henle
A
Reabsorb water,sodium and chlorine out of blood into kidney
3 counter current multiplayer (in this
Descending limb
Ascending limb
Distal convoluted tubule
4
Q
What is it
A
I’m kidney
Filter blood/remove waste
