A metanephric nephron is the functional unit of the metanephros[GO]. [ http://amigo.geneontology.org/amigo/term/GO:0072273 ]
Term information
- VHOG:0000719
The primitive form of the vertebrate nephron consists of a vascular filtration surface overlain with podocytes, a specialized coelomic cavity to receive the ultrafiltrate, and a tubule for modification to final urine. Although previously thought to be unique to the vertebrates, this design is now known to be widespread among invertebrates, including most of the protochordates, and especially their larvae.[well established][VHOG]
Term relations
- nephron
- mesoderm-derived structure
- develops from some metanephric mesenchyme
- immediate transformation of some primitive metanephric nephron
- develops from some primitive metanephric nephron
- part of some metanephros
- metanephric distal convoluted tubule
- metanephric proximal tubule
- metanephric nephron tubule
- metanephric connecting tubule
- metanephric S-shaped body
- metanephric short descending thin limb
- metanephric glomerular capillary
- metanephric glomerular endothelium
- metanephric glomerular epithelium
- metanephric long descending thin limb
- metanephric loop of Henle
- metanephric nephron epithelium
- metanephric proximal straight tubule
- metanephric proximal convoluted tubule
- metanephric thick ascending limb
- metanephric distal tubule
- metanephric collecting duct