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Nephrons

The functional units of the kidney, consisting of the glomerulus and the attached tubule.

Year introduced: 1979(1973)

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Tree Number(s): A05.810.453.736

MeSH Unique ID: D009399

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Nephron

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Kidney (1966-1972)

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Nephrons

Kidney Glomerulus

Glomerular Basement Membrane

Glomerular Filtration Barrier

Juxtaglomerular Apparatus

Mesangial Cells

Kidney Tubules, Collecting

Kidney Tubules, Distal

Kidney Tubules, Proximal

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