In the kidney, the proximal tubule, the loop of Henle, the distal tubule and the collecting duct all require active transport to reabsorb ions4. ... As such, they contain more mitochondria than any other structure in the kidney.
Do nephrons mitochondria?
The density of mitochondria varies along the nephron, and while it is high in the proximal tubule (Fig. 2), it is actually higher in more distal parts such as the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle.
What are the 4 main functions of a nephron?
The nephron uses four mechanisms to convert blood into urine: filtration, reabsorption, secretion, and excretion. These apply to numerous substances.
