Match each of the structures of the nephron with its description, function, or location.
-cup-shaped structure surrounding the glomerulus
A)Distal convoluted tubule
B)Glomerulus
C)Bowman capsule
D)Loop of Henle
E)Proximal convoluted tubule
F)Collecting duct
G)Peritubular capillary
H)Vasa recta

Question

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The cup-shaped structure surrounding the glomerulus is the Bowman capsule.

Answer: B
 The glomerulus is a cluster of capillaries where filtration of blood occurs.

Answer: A
 The distal convoluted tubule is responsible for fine-tuning reabsorption and secretion of ions and nutrients.

Answer: D
 The loop of Henle is responsible for concentrating and diluting urine.

Answer: E
 The proximal convoluted tubule is responsible for reabsorption of water, ions, and nutrients.

Answer: F
 The collecting duct receives urine from multiple nephrons and is responsible for final adjustments of urine concentration.

Answer: G
 The peritubular capillary network surrounds the nephron and is involved in reabsorption and secretion.

Answer: H
 The vasa recta is a network of capillaries that surrounds the loop of Henle and is important for maintaining the concentration gradient in the kidney.

Match Each of the Structures of the Nephron with Its