Two functions of nephron

Ultra filtration Reabsorption Secretion

1. Filtration: Filtration of blood takes place in Bowman’s capsule from the capillaries of the glomerulus. The filtrate passes into the tubular part of the nephron. This filtrate contains glucose, amino acids, urea, uric acid, salts and a major amount of water. 2. Re-absorption: As the filtrate flows along the nephrons, substances such as glucose, amino acids, salts, and water are selectively re-absorbed into the blood by capillaries surrounding the nephron tube the leadule. The amount of water re-absorbed depends on the need of the body and also on the amount of wastes to be excreted. 3. Urine: The filtrate which remains after re-absorption is called urine. Urine contains dissolved nitrogenous waste, i.e. urea and uric acid, excess salts and water. Urine is collected from nephrons by the collecting duct to carry it to the ureter.

Nephron helps in to separate water,ions and small molecules from the blood and filtered out wastes and toxin.