Nephron Function- MCQs/MRCP Final
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What is the Nephron?
The unit of the Kidney responsible for:
- The production of Urine in order to get rid of excess water and toxic waste products.
How many Nephrons are in each Kidney?
Approximately 1 million
Afferent Arteriole
Blood enters the Glomerulus through this
Efferent Arteriole
Blood exits the Glomerulus through this
Glomerulus
A network of Capillaries
, As blood enters and exits the Glomerulus
Components of the blood are filtered out into an area called the Bowman's Capsule
The first part of the journey where filtration takes place
The Glomerulus
Normal Filtrate contains
- Water (H2O)
- Sodium Chloride (NaCl) move together
- Potassium (K)
- Bicarbonate (HCO3)
- Glucose
- Amino Acids
- Creatinine
- Urea
Creatinine and Urea
- Waste products
- Should be removed from circulation before they become toxic
Proximal Convoluted Tubule (Proximal Tubule)
Exam Questions and Answers 2025\2026
Graded A+ pass guaranteed
What is the Nephron?
The unit of the Kidney responsible for:
- The production of Urine in order to get rid of excess water and toxic waste products.
How many Nephrons are in each Kidney?
Approximately 1 million
Afferent Arteriole
Blood enters the Glomerulus through this
Efferent Arteriole
Blood exits the Glomerulus through this
Glomerulus
A network of Capillaries
, As blood enters and exits the Glomerulus
Components of the blood are filtered out into an area called the Bowman's Capsule
The first part of the journey where filtration takes place
The Glomerulus
Normal Filtrate contains
- Water (H2O)
- Sodium Chloride (NaCl) move together
- Potassium (K)
- Bicarbonate (HCO3)
- Glucose
- Amino Acids
- Creatinine
- Urea
Creatinine and Urea
- Waste products
- Should be removed from circulation before they become toxic
Proximal Convoluted Tubule (Proximal Tubule)