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Analyze illustration given below and prepare table including the parts and peculiarities of nephron.

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PartsPeculiarities
Bowman’s capsuleThe double-walled cupshaped structure at one end of the nephron. The space between the two walls is called capsular space.
Afferent vesselThe branch of renal artery which enters the Bowmann’s capsule.
GlomerulusThe region where afferent vessel enters the Bowmann’s capsule and splits into minute capillaries.
Efferent vesselThe blood vessel that comes out of Bowman’s capsule.
Peritubular capillariesBlood capillaries seen around the renal tubules as the continuation of the efferent vessel.
Renal tubuleThe long tubule which connects the Bowman’s capsule and the collecting duct.
Collecting ductThe part where renal tubules enter. Absorption of water takes place. Urine is collected and is carried to the pelvis.


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