5 Questions
Where does the afferent arteriole enter before forming the glomerular capillary tuft?
The Bowman capsule
How many large capillaries does the afferent arteriole typically divide into after entering the Bowman capsule?
4 or 5
What do the glomerular capillaries form loops of?
Efferent arterioles
What structure do the loops of glomerular capillaries ultimately form?
Efferent arteriole
What structure exits the Bowman capsule after the formation of glomerular capillary loops?
Efferent arteriole
Study Notes
Afferent Arteriole
- Enters the Bowman capsule and forms the glomerular capillary tuft
- Divides into 4 or 5 large capillaries after entering the Bowman capsule
Glomerular Capillaries
- Formed by the division of large capillaries into smaller ones
- Arrange in loops
- Unite to form the efferent arteriole, which exits the Bowman capsule
Learn about the structure and function of afferent arterioles and glomerular capillaries in the Bowman capsule. Understand their roles in the kidney's filtration process.
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