12.5 nephron
Channel: Robin Forbes-Lorman
Date: 2021-04-17

Identify and describe the structure of a typical nephron, including the renal corpuscle (i.e., glomerular [Bowman’s] capsule, glomerulus) and renal tubule (i.e., proximal convoluted tubule, nephron loop [loop of Henle], distal convoluted tubule).

Identify and describe the vascular elements associated with the nephron (i.e., afferent and efferent arterioles, glomerulus, peritubular capillaries, vasa recta).

Compare and contrast the anatomic structure of the cortical nephrons and juxtamedullary nephrons and the vascular elements associated with nephrons

Trace the flow of filtrate from the renal corpuscle through the collecting duct