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Draw a diagram of a Nephron, and explain its structure.

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Structure of the Nephron :

1. Each Nephron has basically two parts : 1. Malpighian body 2. Renal tubule
Malpighian Body :
2. It consists of Bowman's capsule and bunch of fine blood capillaries called glomerulus.
3. Glomerulus develops from afferent arteriole. It gives rise to an efferent arteriole.
Renal Tubule :
4. It three parts
1. Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT)
2. Loop of Henle
3. 'U' shaped second or Distal Convoluted Tubule (DCT)
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