PARTS OF NEPHRONS

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Nephrons

  •  the tiny filtering unit of the kidney.

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Cortex

  • in the nephron, this is the outer region of the kidney.

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Cortex

  • where the Bowman's capsule, proximal convoluted tubule (PCT), and distal convoluted tubule are located.

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Medulla

  • this is the inner region of the kidney.

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Medulla

  • where the Loop of Henle and the collecting duct are located.

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Loop of Henle

  • are a network of blood vessels in the medulla.

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Collecting Duct

  • carry urine from the nephrons to the renal pelvis.

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Renal Pelvis

  • collects urine before it enters the ureter.

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Renal Artery

  •  blood vessel that brings blood into the nephrons for filtration.

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Renal Vein

  • carry blood away from the nephrons and back to the body's circulation.