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What is a tiny filtering unit in the kidney?
The filtering unit of the kidney is the nephrons.
Why is the structure of a nephron so difficult to determine?
The structure of a nephron is difficult to determine because a nephron is very small, and there are so many nephrons piled on top of each other that they are difficult to distinguish. A healthy human kidney has about 1 million nephrons.
Why are nephrons surrounded by tiny blood vessels?
Why are nephrons surrounded by many tiny blood vessels
How many nephrons in each kidney?
There are about 1 million nephrons in a kidney. Most humans have 2 kidneys.
Kidneys are made of many that filter water sugar salt and wastes from the blood?
Nephrons are the tiny filters that remove nitrogenous wastes from the blood. Nephrons are found in the kidneys.
Why have so many nephrons?
Having many nephrons allows the kidneys to efficiently filter and process large volumes of blood to maintain proper fluid balance and remove waste products. Nephrons are small functional units responsible for filtering blood, so having more nephrons helps ensure the kidneys can effectively regulate blood composition and maintain overall body homeostasis.
How many alveoli are there in one person's lungs?
There are 3000 Alveoli in a healthy person's lung
Does the cortex contain nephrons?
No, the cortex does not contain nephrons. Nephrons are the functional units of the kidneys and are predominantly located in the renal cortex and renal medulla.
What is your idea of a healthy person?
A fit and healthy person
What are the characteristics of a socially healthy person?
There are many characteristics of a socially healthy person. These include being able to relate to a wide range of people, and being friendly and open to conversation.
What are nephrons called if they are located mainly in the cortex?
Cortical nephrons are located mainly in the cortex of the kidney. They have shorter loops of Henle that mainly dip into the outer medulla. These nephrons are responsible for most of the kidney's filtration processes.
Ways to be healthy?
There are many ways that a person can be healthy. To be healthy, you should exercise daily, and eat healthy foods. This includes mostly fruits and vegetables.
