Nierenparenchyms

Nierenparenchyms are the functional and structural units of the kidney's renal cortex, responsible for the actual work of filtering waste, excess water, and electrolytes from the blood. They are also known as renal tubules or nephrons, and are typically found in large numbers, around 600,000 to one million per kidney.

The Nierenparenchyms are divided into two main parts: the renal corpuscle and the renal tubule. The renal corpuscle is the initial part of the nephron, comprising the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule. Here, the blood filtration occurs, as the blood flows through the glomerulus, which is a tangled network of fine capillaries. The Bowman's capsule surrounds the glomerulus and serves as a collecting space for the filtrate.

The renal tubule is the part of the nephron that follows the filtrate from the glomerulus, it collects the filtered waste products and excess water from the Bowman's capsule. Along its length, the renal tubule is divided into four main sections: the proximal tubule, loop of Henle, distal tubule and the collecting duct. Each section has distinct functions in reabsorbing water, salts, sugars, and other useful substances essential for the body's functions.

Together, the Nierenparenchyms, or nephrons, make up the structural and functional unit of the kidney's, allowing it to filter blood, regulate blood pressure, and maintain the proper balance of electrolytes and other substances in the body.