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Anatomy of Nephrons

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What is the primary function of pedicels in the renal structure?

Maintain the organization and shape of the glomerulus
Interdigitate with pedicels from other primary processes
Embrace the glomerular capillaries (correct)
Coat the surfaces with podocalyxin

Which of the following is true about filtration slits?

Spanned by diaphragms made of lipid material
Spaces between adjacent pedicels (correct)
Filled with podocalyxin protein
Located between the basement membrane and podocytes

What is the composition of diaphragms bridging filtration slits?

Fenestrae
Filamentous material (correct)
Podocalyxin protein
Basal lamina

Where are most organelles located in glomerular endothelial cells?

Around the nucleus (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of podocytes in the renal structure?

Extend into Bowman's capsule (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which cell population manufactures the basal lamina in the renal structure?

Both podocytes and glomerular endothelial cells (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of glomerular endothelial cells in the renal structure?

Form the outer layer of capillary walls (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of podocalyxin protein in the renal structure?

Coating podocytes to maintain their shape (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where is the basal lamina positioned in relation to glomerular endothelial cells and podocytes?

Separating podocytes and glomerular endothelial cells (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens within the tuft of capillaries extending into Bowman's capsule?

Presence of large fenestrae for filtration (D) Signup and view all the answers