Function of the nephron and the formation of urine. Issue 5 (May 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lawrence, Eloise A.; Doherty, Daniel; Dhanda, Raman
• Is Part Of: Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine. Volume 19:Issue 5(2018)
• Page Start: 249
• Page End: 253
• Publication Date: 2018-05
• Subjects: Bowman's capsule -- collecting duct -- distal convoluted tubule -- juxtaglomerular apparatus -- loop of Henlé -- nephron -- proximal convoluted tubule; Anesthesiology -- Periodicals; Critical care medicine -- Periodicals; Anesthesia -- Periodicals; Intensive care -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.9605
• DOI: 10.1016/j.mpaic.2018.03.001
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1472-0299

Abstract

Abstract: The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney involved in the critical interplay of fluid and electrolyte homeostasis by glomerular filtration, selective tubular reabsorption and secretion. This article will discuss the structure and function of each segment of the nephron, and the physiology pertaining to the formation of urine.