nephron = functional unit
pathway of urine flow through the kidneys step 1
glomerulus
pathway of urine flow through the kidneys step 2
bowman’s capsule
pathway of urine flow through the kidneys step 3
proximal convoluted tubule
pathway of urine flow through the kidneys step 4
loop of Henle
pathway of urine flow through the kidneys step 5
distal convoluted tubule
pathway of urine flow through the kidneys step 6
collecting duct
pathway of urine flow through the kidneys step 7
minor calyx
pathway of urine flow through the kidneys step 8
major calyx
pathway of urine flow through the kidneys step 9
renal pelvis
pathway of urine flow through the kidneys step 10
ureter
pathway of urine flow through the kidneys step 11
bladder
pathway of urine flow through the kidneys step 12
urethra
pathway of urine flow through the kidneys step 13
urethral orifice
pathway of urine flow through the kidneys step 14
