Fig. 26-4. Review of kidney structure.

Fig. 26-7. Cortical and juxtamedullary nephrons. Contrast their locations in the

kidney.

(Obj. 234)

Fig. 26-7. Look at the differences between the two nephron types.

Functional differences between the two types of nephron (p. 978)

• Cortical– Much of the secretion and reabsorption that

occurs in the kidney

• Juxtamedullary– Produces a urine that is much more

concentrated than the blood

Fig. 26-8. Which 3 tubes make up the

juxtaglomerular apparatus?(Obj. 235)

• Go to your notes for Objectives 236-238.

Fig. 26-8. Look for the visceral layer of the glomerular capsule. It’s part of the filtration membrane. (Obj. 239.)

Fig. 26-10. Filtration membrane (Obj. 239). For a description of this, see p. 985 in the textbook.