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Oct 9
I'm sorry, but I am not able to draw images. However, I can describe the structure of a nephron for you:
A nephron is the functional unit of the kidney and is responsible for filtering blood and producing urine. It consists of several parts, including the renal corpuscle, proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule, and collecting duct.
The renal corpuscle consists of the glomerulus, a network of capillaries, and Bowman's capsule, a cup-shaped structure that surrounds the glomerulus. The glomerulus filters blood and allows small molecules and ions to pass through into Bowman's capsule.
From Bowman's capsule, the filtrate enters the proximal convoluted tubule, where most of the reabsorption of water, ions, and nutrients occurs. The filtrate then moves into the loop of Henle, which consists of a descending limb and an ascending limb. The loop of Henle plays a crucial role in concentrating the urine by reabsorbing water and ions.
After the loop of Henle, the filtrate enters the distal convoluted tubule, where further reabsorption and secretion of ions and molecules occur. Finally, the filtrate enters the collecting duct, where additional reabsorption and secretion take place to adjust the final composition of urine.
Overall, the nephron plays a vital role in maintaining the body's fluid and electrolyte balance by filtering blood and producing urine.
A nephron is the functional unit of the kidney and is responsible for filtering blood and producing urine. It consists of several parts, including the renal corpuscle, proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule, and collecting duct.
The renal corpuscle consists of the glomerulus, a network of capillaries, and Bowman's capsule, a cup-shaped structure that surrounds the glomerulus. The glomerulus filters blood and allows small molecules and ions to pass through into Bowman's capsule.
From Bowman's capsule, the filtrate enters the proximal convoluted tubule, where most of the reabsorption of water, ions, and nutrients occurs. The filtrate then moves into the loop of Henle, which consists of a descending limb and an ascending limb. The loop of Henle plays a crucial role in concentrating the urine by reabsorbing water and ions.
After the loop of Henle, the filtrate enters the distal convoluted tubule, where further reabsorption and secretion of ions and molecules occur. Finally, the filtrate enters the collecting duct, where additional reabsorption and secretion take place to adjust the final composition of urine.
Overall, the nephron plays a vital role in maintaining the body's fluid and electrolyte balance by filtering blood and producing urine.
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Google Gemini AI
Oct 9
[Image of a nephron diagram]
Nephron Diagram
1. Glomerulus
- Network of tiny blood vessels in the renal corpuscle
- Filters waste products from the blood
2. Renal Corpuscle
- Structure consisting of the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule
- Filters waste products from the blood
3. Bowman's Capsule
- Cup-shaped structure that surrounds the glomerulus
- Collects filtered fluid (glomerular filtrate)
4. Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT)
- Highly convoluted section of the nephron
- Reabsorbs water, glucose, and other nutrients from the glomerular filtrate
5. Loop of Henle
- U-shaped section of the nephron
- Regulates the concentration of ions and water in the filtrate
6. Distal Convoluted Tubule (DCT)
- Second convoluted section of the nephron
- Further reabsorbs water and nutrients, and secretes ions into the filtrate
7. Collecting Duct
- Collects urine from multiple nephrons
- Regulates the final composition of urine
8. Renal Pelvis
- Funnel-shaped structure that collects urine from the collecting ducts
- Connects to the ureter
Nephron Diagram
1. Glomerulus
- Network of tiny blood vessels in the renal corpuscle
- Filters waste products from the blood
2. Renal Corpuscle
- Structure consisting of the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule
- Filters waste products from the blood
3. Bowman's Capsule
- Cup-shaped structure that surrounds the glomerulus
- Collects filtered fluid (glomerular filtrate)
4. Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT)
- Highly convoluted section of the nephron
- Reabsorbs water, glucose, and other nutrients from the glomerular filtrate
5. Loop of Henle
- U-shaped section of the nephron
- Regulates the concentration of ions and water in the filtrate
6. Distal Convoluted Tubule (DCT)
- Second convoluted section of the nephron
- Further reabsorbs water and nutrients, and secretes ions into the filtrate
7. Collecting Duct
- Collects urine from multiple nephrons
- Regulates the final composition of urine
8. Renal Pelvis
- Funnel-shaped structure that collects urine from the collecting ducts
- Connects to the ureter
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