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What is the process that is performed by the glomerulus that forms blood plasma without blood proteins?
Glomerular Filtration - a passive process in which fluid passes from the blood into the glomerular capsule (part of the renal tubule) Once in the capsule the fluid is called filtrate and is essentially blood plasma without proteins
What is the high pressure vessel that forces fluid and solutes into the glomerular capsule?
The high pressure vessel that forces fluid and solutes into the glomerular capsule is the glomerulus. It is a network of capillaries located within the Bowman's capsule in the kidney where blood is filtered to form the initial filtrate that will eventually become urine.
What condition would lead to an increase in the amount of fluid entering the bowmans capsule?
An increase in blood pressure or an increase in blood volume can lead to an increase in the amount of fluid entering Bowman's capsule (glomerular filtration rate) due to increased glomerular blood flow. This can be seen in conditions such as hypertension or congestive heart failure.
Where does most of the fluid go after glomerular filtrtion?
Glomerular filtration is part of the process in the formation of urine. After the process of glomerular filtration is carried out, most of the fluid goes into the glomerular capsule and then into the renal corpuscle. Some of the fluid is reabsorbed by the body.
Is plasma isotonic to glomerular filtrate?
Plasma is isotonic to glomerular filtrate, meaning that the concentration of solutes in the two fluids is similar. This isotonicity helps to maintain the balance of fluid and electrolytes in the body.
What is the difference between glomerulus and Bowman's capsule?
The Glomerulus capsule and the Bowman's capsule both describe the same thing. Either name can be used interchangeably. Both describe the capsule that envelopes the gomerulus and filtrates the incoming blood.
What does glomerular filtration contain?
a filtrate fluid that oozes from the glomerulus and is collected by the Bowman's capsule.
Which part of the nephron receives fluid from the glomerular capsular space?
The filtrate from Bowman's capsule first travels to the proximal tubule of the nephron.
The portion of the nephron receiving filtrate from the glomerular capsule?
The portion of the nephron receiving filtrate from the glomerular capsule is the proximal convoluted tubule. It is responsible for reabsorbing substances such as glucose, ions, and water from the filtrate into the blood. This process helps regulate the body's balance of electrolytes and fluid volume.
Filtration at the glomerulus is directly related what.?
Filtration at the glomerulus is directly related to the hydrostatic pressure in the glomerular capillaries, the oncotic pressure in the Bowman's capsule, and the glomerular filtration rate (GFR). These factors influence the movement of fluid and solutes across the glomerular filtration barrier.
What is the medical term meaning fluid portion of the blood in the presence of an anticoagulant?
Plasma is the fluid portion of unclotted blood. After blood clots, the fluid that remains is referred to as serum.
What is a colorless watery fluid derived from blood plasma?
white blood cells
