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Nephron, Parts, and Histology

The basic physiology of a nephron within a kidney

The basic physiology of a nephron within a kidney

The labels are: 1. Glomerulus, 2. Efferent arteriole, 3. Bowman's capsule, 4. Proximal tube, 5. Cortical collecting tube, 6. Distal tube, 7. Loop of Henle, 8. Collecting duct, 9. Peritubular capillaries, 10. Arcuate vein, 11. Arcuate artery, 12. Afferent arteriole, and 13. Juxtaglomerular apparatus.

An illustration of the basic physiology of a nephron within a kidney The labels on the figure are: 1. Glomerulus, 2. Efferent arteriole, 3. Bowman's capsule, 4. Proximal tube, 5. Cortical collecting tube, 6. Distal tube, 7. Loop of Henle, 8. Collecting duct, 9. Peritubular capillaries, 10. Arcuate vein, 11. Arcuate artery, 12. Afferent arteriole, and 13. Juxtaglomerular apparatus.

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