Structure of Nephron


 
 
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Structure of Nephron

Structure and Function of a Nephron:

A nephron consists of a long coiled tubule and the Malpighian corpuscle. Each nephron functions as an independent unit and produces a miniscule quantity of urine. A nephron can  be differentiated into the following regions:

1. Malpighian Corpuscle:

This consists of two parts:

  • a) Bowman's Corpuscle: This is cup shaped structure which is double walled, in the hollow of which is a network of capillaries called Glomerulus.
  • b) Glomerulus: This is a mass of blood capillaries with an incoming and an outgoing arteriole.
  • 2. Renal Tubule:

    This is the remaining part of the nephron, and is continuous with Bowman's Capsule. It is lined with ciliated epithelium and differentiated into the following regions:

  • Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT),
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    Question : 1

    Malpighian Corpuscle contains cup like structures which are double walled known as  ________________________ .

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 2

    Which of the following are correct ?

    (a)  Glomerulus is a mass of blood capillaries with an incoming and an outgoing arteriole.

     (b)  Renal Tubule is the remaining part of the nephron, and is continuous with Bowman's Capsule. 

     (c) The distal convoluted tubule continues to form the collecting tubule.

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 3

    Which of the following are correct ?

    (a)  A nephron consists of a long coiled tubule and the Malpighian capsule.

    (b) Bowman's Capsule is cup shaped structure which is double walled, in the hollow of which is a network of capillaries called Glomerulus.

    Right Option : C
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