Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
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Author: Des Jardins, Terry.
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Chapter 16, Problem 10RQ
Summary Introduction
Introduction:
The kidney’s functional unit is known as a nephron. It is a long tubular structure with a cup-like structure on one end. The major functions carried out by a nephron include urine formation and concentration, ion balance, tubular reabsorption, and tubular secretion.
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