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