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Each kidney consists of 1 to 1.3 million ______.
Each kidney consists of 1 to 1.3 million ______.
nephrons
The number of nephrons starts decreasing after about 45 to 50 years of age at the rate of 0.8 to 1% every year.
The number of nephrons starts decreasing after about 45 to 50 years of age at the rate of 0.8 to 1% every year.
Each nephron is formed by two parts: 1. A blind end called renal corpuscle or Malpighian corpuscle 2. A tubular portion called renal tubule (Fig. 47.1).
Each nephron is formed by two parts: 1. A blind end called renal corpuscle or Malpighian corpuscle 2. A tubular portion called renal tubule (Fig. 47.1).
Renal corpuscle or Malpighian corpuscle is a spheroidal and slightly flattened structure with a diameter of about 200 u. Function of the renal corpuscle is the filtration of blood which forms the first phase of ______ formation.
Renal corpuscle or Malpighian corpuscle is a spheroidal and slightly flattened structure with a diameter of about 200 u. Function of the renal corpuscle is the filtration of blood which forms the first phase of ______ formation.
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Renal corpuscle is situated in the cortex of the kidney either near the periphery or near the ______.
Renal corpuscle is situated in the cortex of the kidney either near the periphery or near the ______.
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Study Notes
Kidney Structure
- Each kidney consists of 1 to 1.3 million nephrons.
- The number of nephrons starts decreasing after about 45 to 50 years of age at a rate of 0.8 to 1% every year.
Nephron Structure
- Each nephron consists of two parts: renal corpuscle (or Malpighian corpuscle) and renal tubule.
- Renal corpuscle is a spheroidal and slightly flattened structure with a diameter of about 200 u.
Renal Corpuscle Function
- The function of the renal corpuscle is the filtration of blood, which forms the first phase of urine formation.
Renal Corpuscle Location
- Renal corpuscle is situated in the cortex of the kidney, either near the periphery or near the medulla.
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Test your knowledge about the structure and function of nephrons in the kidneys with this quiz. Learn about the different parts of nephrons and how their numbers change with age.
