nephron structure Flashcards
1
Q
bowmans capsule
A
surrounds glomerulus
2
Q
glomerulus
A
bundle of capillaries where ultrafiltration occurs
3
Q
proximal convoluted tube
A
selectively reabsorbs essential nutrients, ions, and a large amount of water back into the bloodstream.
4
Q
collecting duct
A
end part of nephron where urine collects
5
Q
loop of henle
A
vital component for maintenance of water balance
