10 Questions
What is the primary function of pedicels in the renal structure?
Embrace the glomerular capillaries
Which of the following is true about filtration slits?
Spaces between adjacent pedicels
What is the composition of diaphragms bridging filtration slits?
Filamentous material
Where are most organelles located in glomerular endothelial cells?
Around the nucleus
What is the role of podocytes in the renal structure?
Extend into Bowman's capsule
Which cell population manufactures the basal lamina in the renal structure?
Both podocytes and glomerular endothelial cells
What is the function of glomerular endothelial cells in the renal structure?
Form the outer layer of capillary walls
What is the significance of podocalyxin protein in the renal structure?
Coating podocytes to maintain their shape
Where is the basal lamina positioned in relation to glomerular endothelial cells and podocytes?
Separating podocytes and glomerular endothelial cells
What happens within the tuft of capillaries extending into Bowman's capsule?
Presence of large fenestrae for filtration
Learn about the components of nephrons, including the renal corpuscle, proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, and distal convoluted tubule. Understand the classification of nephrons as cortical or juxtamedullary based on the location of the renal corpuscle.
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