Question

Outline/diagram the flow of filtrated fluid from the bloodstream through the nephron and into the urine.

Answer 1

• The flow of filtrate through the nephron is -
• The blood enters into the glomerulus through afferent arteriole and leaves through efferent arteriole.
• In the glomerulus filtration of blood occurs.
• The filtrate then travels through Bowman's capsule. Bowman's capsule is a cup shaped structure.
• Then the filtrate travels into the proximal convoluted tubule , Henle's loop , distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct.
• The collecting ducts opens into the renal pyramids .
• From this it travels into the minor calyx. Minor calyx unites to form major calyx . And lastly from the renal pelvis urine enters into the ureter.
• Urine through the ureters enter into the urinary bladder . Through urethra urine goes out of the body .
•