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Question
Write down the functional activity of the following parts:
Vasa recta
Solution
It serves as a countercurrent exchanger, maintaining the concentration gradient in the renal medulla.
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State whether true or false. If false, correct the statement.
Glomerular filtrate consists of many substances like amino acids, vitamins, hormones, salts, glucose and other essential substances.
Explain the structure of nephron.
The capillary network formed by a terminal branch of the renal artery is the ______.
Glucose is reabsorbed from the glomerular filtrate mainly in the ____________.
The DCT of the nephron is important as it will ______
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Collecting duct
Name the following:
Six main parts of nephron.
Write the exact location of the following:
Malpighian capsule
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