Using the Letters on the Figure Above, Identify the Sections

question 11

Short Answer

Using the letters on the figure above, identify the sections of the nephron.
-relies on countercurrent exchange to move ions and water

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Definitions:

Functional Groups

Functional groups are specific groups of atoms within molecules that are responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules.

Organic Molecules

Chemical compounds containing carbon atoms bonded together and with other elements, typically forming the basis of life on Earth.

Base

A substance that can accept hydrogen ions (protons) or more generally, donate a pair of valence electrons in reactions.

Brønsted-Lowry

The Brønsted-Lowry theory defines acids as proton (H+) donors and bases as proton acceptors, emphasizing the role of proton transfer in acid-base reactions.