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Kidney Anatomy & the Nephron — Full lesson

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Kidney Anatomy & the Nephron

Filter, reabsorb, secrete — where meds and electrolytes are managed.

Illustration of the kidneys and urinary tract

Labelled nephron showing glomerulus, tubules and collecting duct

Figure — Nephron structure: filtration at the glomerulus, reabsorption and secretion along the tubules.

System: Renal & GU Best used for: Deep NCLEX-RN prep. Read the full lesson end-to-end, work the three unfolding case scenarios out loud, then move to the condensed notes, flashcards, and quiz for spaced review.

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