nephron肾单位：肾的解剖与功能单位，包括肾小球、近曲小管，亨利袢降与升支，远曲小管和收集管

Caption: Kidney uriniferous filtration tubule (nephron). Kidneys are the filtering organs of the body that remove wastes and toxins. The main filtering units are called glomeruli and the filtered fluid passes into the specialized tubules seen here (where more water and useful substances are absorbed, concentrating the fluid). The concentrate fluid passes to the bladder as urine. The tubules have two portions, the first, called the nephron, is concerned with urine production, and the second, called collecting tubules, carries out the final concentration of urine. Along the length of the nephron are distinct morphological segments that possess specific epithelium specialized for a particular role in the formation of urine. The Bowman's capsule (glomerulus) is located at the proximal end of the nephron.
Magnification*: x620
Type: SEM
Keywords: 06.01.02 20401B.TIF blood filtration unit capillary human body kidney medical medulla nephron nephrons renal corpuscle tubule tubules urinary system SEM |

*(Magnifications are based on a 35mm slide image of 24mm in the narrow dimension.)