Statements (31)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Microscopic structure
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
Urine formation
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| gptkbp:bloodSupply |
Afferent arteriole
Efferent arteriole |
| gptkbp:component |
Renal corpuscle
Renal tubule |
| gptkbp:contains |
gptkb:Bowman's_capsule
Collecting duct Distal convoluted tubule Glomerulus Loop of Henle Proximal convoluted tubule |
| gptkbp:discoveredBy |
gptkb:William_Bowman
|
| gptkbp:firstDescribed |
1842
|
| gptkbp:function |
Filtration of blood
Reabsorption of water and solutes Secretion of wastes |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Nephrons
|
| gptkbp:location |
Cortex of kidney
Medulla of kidney |
| gptkbp:numberInHumanKidney |
About 1 million
|
| gptkbp:partOf |
Kidney
|
| gptkbp:regulates |
Blood pressure
Electrolyte balance Acid-base balance Fluid balance |
| gptkbp:scientificName |
Nephronum
|
| gptkbp:type |
Cortical nephron
Juxtamedullary nephron |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Kidneys
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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