Kidney and nephron - Labeled

Close up of a nephron and its place in the kidney. Labels on the kidney cross section show where unfiltered blood enters, filtered blood leaves, and urine exits. On the nephron, the glomerulus, tubule, and collecting duct are labeled along with where unfiltered blood enters, filtered blood exits, and urine exits.

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Description

Image of a close up nephron and its place in the kidney. Labels on the kidney cross section show where unfiltered blood enters, filtered blood leaves, and urine exits. On the nephron, the glomerulus, tubule, and collecting duct are labeled along with where unfiltered blood enters, filtered blood exits, and urine exits.

Alternate Text

Close up of a nephron and its place in the kidney. Labels on the kidney cross section show where unfiltered blood enters, filtered blood leaves, and urine exits. On the nephron, the glomerulus, tubule, and collecting duct are labeled along with where unfiltered blood enters, filtered blood exits, and urine exits.

Diseases or Conditions

Kidney Disease

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1.175 MB | 2044 x 1890

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Anatomy English labels