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    Kidney nephron – structure and function

    Activity 1- The functions of the parts of a kidney nephron


    The diagram below shows a simplified structure of a nephron. Each of the parts is labelled with
    its name but not its function.

    Complete the table to show the function of each part.

    Structure Function

    Glomerulus

    Bowman’s
    capsule

    Proximal
    convoluted tubule

    Loop of Henle

    Distal convoluted
    tubule

    Collecting duct

    © David Faure, InThinking http://www.thinkib.net/biology 1


    Activity 2 Summary of the process of ultrafiltration
    1. Complete the table below to compare the relative concentrations of substances in the
    different parts of the kidney

    Fluid Relative concentration ( high / low / zero )

    Glucose Proteins Urea

    Blood plasma in
    glomerulus

    Glomerular filtrate in
    the nephron

    Urine in the ureter

    2. The following statements describe important processes which take place in the
    kidney nephron. Match the statements to the correct description(s).

    Explain Ultrafiltration

    Outline the functions of the


    loop of Henle

    How is selective re-


    absorption done?

    2
    Statements about kidney function

    Protein pumps in the membrane re-absorb useful substances by ACTIVE TRANSPORT,


    using ATP produced by mitochondria in the cells.

    Small molecules, including glucose can pass through fenestrated membranes of capillaries,
    the basement membrane, and podocytes into the nephron. High blood pressure in the
    glomerulus helps.

    About 80% of the water in the filtrate is re-absorbed by osmosis, leaving 20% of the original
    volume to flow on into the loop of Henle.

    The loop of Henle increases the solute concentration of the medulla. An osmotic
    concentration gradient allows more reabsorption of water into the blood and produces more
    concentrated urine than would otherwise be possible.

    All of the glucose in the filtrate is re-absorbed. About 80% of the mineral ions, including
    sodium is re-absorbed.

    The wall of a nephron consists of a single layer of cells. In the proximal convoluted tubule
    these cells have microvilli projecting into the lumen, giving a large surface area for
    absorption.

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