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In the nephron where does glomerular filtration take place?
Glomerulus (Renal Corpuscle)
What are the three basic process that occur in the nephron?
Filtration, tubular reabsorption, tubular secretion
Which structures form the filtration membrane in the nephron?
The filtration membrane in the nephron is formed by the fenestrated endothelium of the glomerular capillaries, the glomerular basement membrane, and the podocytes of the Bowman's capsule that wrap around the capillaries. These structures work together to selectively filter and prevent the passage of larger molecules like proteins into the urine while allowing smaller molecules to be filtered.
The processes of filtration and reabsorption that occur in the nephron lead to the formation of?
Urine formation in the kidney
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.
What is the main function of the glomerulus in urine formation (Glomerulus is one of the four main structures of the nephron)?
filtration of blood
What is the main function of the glomerulus in urine formation (Glomerulus is one of the four main structures of the nephron)?
filtration of blood
The process of the kidney taking out the impurities from the blood?
The kidney removes impurities from the blood in two ways. These processes are known as ultra filtration and selective reabsorption. The active component of the kidney involved with filtration is the nephron.
What is the name of a hollow bulb at the proximal end of the nephron?
glomerular capsule.
Which stage of urine formation does blood plasma get pushed into nephron?
The blood pressure in these capillaries is relatively high, so pressure filtration occurs. The blood's plasma and small waste materials and chemicals (the contents of the closet) are pushed out of the blood into the nephron, leaving behind larger proteins, nutrients, and blood cells.
What is the cup-shaped part of the nephron?
The cup-shaped part of the nephron is called the renal (or Bowman's) capsule. It is located at the beginning of the nephron and surrounds the glomerulus, which is a network of capillaries. The renal capsule helps in the filtration of blood and the formation of urine.
What is the hollow bulb at the end of proximal end of the nephron?
The hollow bulb at the proximal end of the nephron is called Bowman's capsule. It is a cup-like structure that surrounds the glomerulus and is responsible for filtering blood to initiate the process of urine formation in the kidneys.
