structures of the nephron

Question 1

receives the glomerular filtrate, encases the glomerulus

Answer 1

Bowman’s capsule

Question 2

membranes that allow filtration

Answer 2

glomerular capillaries

Question 3

filtering fluid and reabsorbs it into peritubular capillaries

Answer 3

proximal convoluted tubule

Question 4

recovers water and NaCl2 from urine

Answer 4

loop of Henle

Question 5

absorption of sodium and water before being excreted

Answer 5

distal convoluted tubule

Question 6

supplies blood under pressure to the glomerulus

Answer 6

afferent arteriole

Question 7

carries blood from the glomerulus

Answer 7

efferent arteriole

Question 8

a knot of capillaries, the site of blood filtration

Answer 8

glomerulus

Question 9

the processed filtrate (urine) of the individual nephrons enter this and is delivered to a common duct leaving the kidney; balances fluids and electrolytes through excretion and reabsorption

Answer 9

collecting duct

Question 10

most nephrons are located entirely within ______; outside of the medulla

Answer 10

Cortex

Question 11

inner part of the kidney that houses parts of the nephrons

Answer 11

medulla