Nephrons in the Kidneys
Nephrons, the microscopic functional units within the kidneys, play a pivotal role in maintaining the body's internal balance. These intricate structures filter blood, removing waste products and excess fluids while reabsorbing essential substances. Comprising a renal corpuscle and tubules, nephrons meticulously regulate electrolytes, blood pressure, and fluid levels. Understanding the intricacies of nephron function is crucial for comprehending kidney health and its impact on overall well-being.
Questions
- What causes kidneys to collapse?
- How does the nephron work?
- One function of the kidneys is to "cleanse" the blood or filter it. Where does this process occur?
- How do kidneys remove waste from blood to produce urine?
- What does the excretory system do?
- How is urine produced in the kidneys and nephrons?
- Can we live with one kidney?
- How do the kidneys filter the blood?
- How does the kidney get rid of excess sodium and maintain water balance?
- Where are the nephrons located?
- What is the role of kidneys in circulatory system?
- What are the functions of nephrons?
- What are the three regions of the kidneys and the function of each?
- What is the function of the nephron?
- Why are proteins not removed by nephrons in the kidney?
- Why are kidneys so important?
- How does cirrhosis affect the kidneys?
- What is the meaning of nephron?
- How is urine produced in the kidneys?
- What happens in the nephron?