The nephron is the structural and functional unit of the kidney, composed of a renal corpuscle and renal tubule. The renal corpuscle contains the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule, which filter the blood to form urine. The renal tubule, including the proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct, processes and carries away the filtered fluid.

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NEPHRON
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What is Nephron?
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NEPHRON?
The nephron is the
microscopic structural and
functional unit of the kidney.
It is composed of a renal
corpuscle and a renal
tubule.
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Renal corpuscle
Glomerulus
Bowman's capsule
Renal tubule
Types by length
Proximal convoluted tubule
Loop of Henle
Distal convoluted tubule
Collecting duct
Each nephron is composed of a renal corpuscle, the initial
filtering component; and a renal tubule that processes
and carries away the filtered fluid
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