Statements (33)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:anatomical_structure
functional unit of kidney |
| gptkbp:component |
gptkb:loop_of_Henle
gptkb:Bowman's_capsule glomerulus proximal convoluted tubule renal corpuscle collecting duct distal convoluted tubule renal tubule |
| gptkbp:connectsTo |
collecting duct system
|
| gptkbp:firstDescribed |
gptkb:William_Bowman
|
| gptkbp:foundIn |
gptkb:kidney
|
| gptkbp:function |
filtration of blood
reabsorption of water secretion of waste |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
nephron
|
| gptkbp:length |
30-55 mm
|
| gptkbp:notableSite |
glomerular filtration
tubular reabsorption tubular secretion |
| gptkbp:numberInHumanKidney |
about 1 million
|
| gptkbp:produces |
urine
|
| gptkbp:receivesBloodFrom |
afferent arteriole
|
| gptkbp:regulates |
blood pressure
acid-base balance fluid balance electrolyte balance |
| gptkbp:sendsBloodTo |
efferent arteriole
|
| gptkbp:type |
cortical nephron
juxtamedullary nephron |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:kidney
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
|