Glomerular Filtration Process Quiz

The afferent arteriole carries blood into the glomerular capillaries in the Bowman capsule. The capillaries then unite to form the efferent arteriole, which exits the Bowman capsule.

The peritubular capillaries surround the tubular portions of the cortical nephrons and receive blood from the efferent arterioles.

The vasa recta are straight blood vessels that arise directly from the efferent arterioles of juxtamedullary nephrons and run parallel to the renal tubules into the medulla, while peritubular capillaries surround the cortical nephron tubules.

<p>Blood from the peritubular capillaries drains into peritubular venules, then into interlobular veins, arcuate veins, interlobar veins, segmental veins, and finally the renal vein which joins the inferior vena cava.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Glomerular filtration is the process by which plasma from the blood in the glomerular capillaries is filtered into the Bowman capsule, initiating urine formation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The total daily urine output would be 1.8 L/day.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Bowman capsule surrounds a knot of glomerular capillaries, allowing the high pressure in the capillaries to drive filtration of plasma across the capillary walls into the capsule space.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Juxtamedullary nephrons receive blood from the vasa recta capillaries arising directly from their efferent arterioles, while cortical nephrons are supplied by the peritubular capillary network.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The efferent arteriole has a smaller diameter and receives vasoconstrictors from the juxtaglomerular cells, allowing it to maintain the high pressure needed for glomerular filtration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The renal vein exits the kidney at the hilus, the concave region where blood vessels and nerves also enter, allowing drainage of deoxygenated blood from the kidney back to the inferior vena cava.</p> Signup and view all the answers