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Chapter 27, Problem 8WYL
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To determine:
The components of the nephron and the method by which they modify the filtrate.
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The nephron is the functional and structural unit of the kidney. It is responsible for filtering blood and finally giving the product as urine. Both kidneys together contain about 2.5 million nephrons. These microscopic structures measure less than 5 centimeters in total length.
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