The nephron (from Greek Î½ÎµÏÏÏÏ - nephros, meaning kidney) is the basic structural and functional unit of the kidney. Its chief function is to regulate the concentration of water and soluble substances like sodium salts by filtering the blood, reabsorbing what is needed and excreting the rest as urine. nephron eliminates wastes from the body, regulates blood volume and blood pressure, controls levels of electrolytes and metabolites, and regulates blood pH.
Most people use a Leg Curl Machine at the gym to work out their hamstrings, but all you need are some ankle weights or a set of resistance bands. Wrap the weights or bands around your ankles, and, keeping your upper leg immobile, bend your knees and try to touch your butt with your heels.
Making a Home for Your Hamster. 1  1. Pick out a hamster cage. Dwarf hamsters are only around 4 inches long, but they like having a lot of space to run around and play. 2  2. Make adjustments for more than one hamster. If you have two hamsters, take measures to make them comfortable. 3  3. Buy hamster bedding.