URINE FORMATION Flashcards
1
Q
What is the functional unit of our kidney?
A
nephron
2
Q
Responsible for urine formation
A
nephron
3
Q
What are the structures under renal corpuscle
A
Glomerolus + Bowman’s Capsule
4
Q
What are the structures under renal tubule
A
Proximal convoluted tubule, Distal convoluted tubule , Loop of henle, proximal convoluted
5
Q
These are the main structure of the nephron
A
PCT, DCT, LOH, CT
6
Q
What are the 2 types of Nephron
A
cortical and juxtamedullary nephron
7
Q
where can we see the cortical nephron
A
it lies in the renal cortex
8
Q
This nephron lies in the renal medulla
A
juxtamedullary nephron
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