Nephron is the basic structural and functional unit of the kidney. Its main function is to regulate the concentration of water and soluble substances by filtering the blood and reabsorbing what it needs and excreting what it doesn't need.In depth, the nephron regulates blood volume/pressure, controls the levels of electrolytes and metabolites and regulates blood pH. Its functions are regulated by hormones and the endocrine system.
There are two classes of nephrons, They are cortical and juxtamedullary nephrons. they are classified according to their length and the Loop of Henle and the location of the renal corpuscle. The Loop of Henle is a part of the nephron that leads from the proximal tubule to the distal convoluted tubule.
Loop of Henle:
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