Nephron

Question 1

What is the function of the nephron

Answer 1

• filters blood
• urea is removed
• level of salts and water in body are regulated (osmoregulation)

Question 2

Describe the structures of a nephron

Answer 2

• begins with blood capillaries called glomerulus
• this is surrounded by bowmans capsule
• this leads to PCT
• which leads to loop of henle
• leads to DCT
• leads to collecting duct

Question 3

What is the process to how kidneys produce urine?

Answer 3

• firstly small molecules + ions are filtered out of blood in the glomerulus
• and then into bowmans capsule, this is ultrafiltration
• any of the ions + molecules that are required by the body are selectively reabsorbed from nephron and moved back into the blood