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Structures of a nephron<br />
Proximal convoluted tubule:<br />
<strong>The</strong> coiled portion leading from Bowman<br />
<strong>The</strong> coiled portion leading from Bowman’s s capsule<br />
Loop of Henle:<br />
<strong>The</strong> bottom portion of the nephron between the Proximal & Distal<br />
Convoluted Tubules<br />
Distal Convoluted Tubule:<br />
<strong>The</strong> coiled portion farthest from Bowman<br />
<strong>The</strong> coiled portion farthest from Bowman’s s capsule<br />
Excess water is reabsorbed & urine is concentrated<br />
Amount of water reabsorbed is controlled by ADH (antidiuretic<br />
hormone –produced produced by pituitary)<br />
Empties into a collecting duct, which then continues through the<br />
medulla toward the renal pelvis<br />
Juxtaglomerular apparatus:<br />
“near near the glomerulus”<br />
glomerulus<br />
Helps regulate kidney functions by releasing hormones
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