To determine:
The function of the loop of Henle.
Introduction:
The nephron is the important microscopic part of the kidney which helps in filtering blood and producing urine. Each human holds roughly one million microscopic nephrons in their kidney which are packed in the renal cortex. A loop of Henle is an important part of the nephron.
To determine:
The function of collecting duct.
Introduction:
The nephron is the important microscopic part of the kidney which helps in filtering blood and producing urine. Each human holds roughly one million microscopic nephrons in their kidney which are packed in the renal cortex. Collecting duct is not a part of the nephron.
To determine:
The function of antidiuretic hormone.
Introduction:
Antidiuretic hormone causes the kidney to absorb more water from the generated urine and blood volume increases. It maintains homeostasis by controlling the amount of water in the body.
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