Nephrons

Question 1

Structure of nephrons

Answer 1

The renal capsule collects the filtrate from the glomerulus, tubules allow transportation of filtrate to and from the loop of henle, collecting duct collects urine and passes to ureter

Question 2

Function of ultrafiltration

Answer 2

Removing substances from the blood

Question 3

Function of selective reabsorption

Answer 3

Réabsorbant the substances the body needs

Question 4

Function of urine formation

Answer 4

Substances which are not réabsorbes travel as urine along the nephron to the collecting ducts where the waste travels to the bladder