nephron Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 3 stages that occur in the nephron
A
ultrafiltration, selective reabsorption and water reabsorption
2
Q
the main sections in a nephron
A
bowman’s capsule
proximal convoluted tubule
loop of Henle
distal convoluted tubule
collecting duct
3
Q
surrounding the tubule is a network of
A
capillaries with a knotted section which sits inside the bowman’s capsule
