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whars is nephron  
Asked by najarsakuu99 | 11 Jan, 2019, 07:18: PM
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Nephrons are the structural and functional units of the kidney. Each nephron shows the following parts - Malpighian body, proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct.  They filter the blood and form and concentrate urine. Useful substances are reabsorbed by the nephrons and put back into circulation. Nephrons help to excrete hypertonic urine, hence save body water. They maintain homeostasis in body. They excrete out excess of acids & wastes and also excess vitamins, hormones, drugs,and pigments.
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