10 Questions
From which arteriole does the glomerulus receive its blood supply?
Afferent arteriole
What is the structural support for the glomerular tuft?
Mesangial cells
What is the name of the cup-like sac that receives the filtrate from the glomerular filtration barrier?
Bowman's capsule
What is the name of the basic filtration unit of the kidney, consisting of the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule?
Renal corpuscle
What is the measure of the overall kidney function based on the rate at which blood is filtered through all of the glomeruli?
Glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
What is the space between the blood vessels in the glomerulus known as?
Mesangium
What is the name of the arteriole that supplies blood to the glomerulus?
Afferent arteriole
What provides the force for ultrafiltration in the glomerulus?
Hydrostatic pressure within the glomerulus
What is the structural support for the tuft of capillaries in the glomerulus?
Glomerular mesangial cells
Where does the filtrate go after passing through the glomerular filtration barrier?
Bowman's capsule
Test your knowledge on the structure and function of the glomerulus, a crucial component of the nephron in the kidney responsible for blood filtration. Learn about capillary networks, mesangium, and the glomerular filtration barrier.
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