1. Each kidney consists of millions of functional units called nephrons . 2. The basic structural and functional unit of the kidney is the nephron . 3. People with diabetes may have damaged nephrons and develop proteinuria. 4. Cortical nephrons have a shorter loop of Henle compared to juxtamedullary nephrons. 5. Cortical nephrons have a shorter loop of Henle compared to juxtamedullary nephrons . 6. As a general rule, however, the nephron is a unit. 7. Proinflammatory cytokines affect functions of transporters and ion channels from the nephron . 8. The way the kidneys do this is with nephrons . 9. Their faulty functioning in nephrons can contribute to hypertension. 10. The peritubular capillaries surround the proximal and distal tubules in both classes of nephrons .
