The Nephron (Histology, low power magnification)

Question 1

Glomerulus

Answer 1

First Component of the nephron unit

Ball shape collection of capillaries

Question 2

Glomerular Capsule

Answer 2

Bowman’s capsule

Surrounds the glmoerulus

Question 3

Proximal Convuluted Tubule

Answer 3

first urine formed from the filtered blood
highly curved canal found within the renal corext
Proximal refers to location to the glomerulus

Question 4

Loop of Henle

Answer 4

Henel = Man
U-shaped next location for filtration
Dips into the deep corext and the renal medulla then a sharp turn into the superficial renal cortext

Question 5

Distal Convoluted Tubule

Answer 5

Next part of filtration

Question 6

Collecting tubule

Answer 6

Drains the distal convouted tubule

Question 7

Collecting Ducts

Answer 7

Drain the collecting tubules

Question 8

Papilary Duct

Answer 8

Drain the collecting ducts throughout the cortext and the medulla
Form the renal pyramids

Question 9

Efferent Arteriole

Answer 9

Takes blood from the capillary bed of the glomerulus, (leaves the glomerulus)

Question 10

Peritubular Capillaries

Answer 10

Wrap around the perimeter of the nephron tubules.

Modifies the composition of the urine