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Upon entering the Bowman capsule, into how many large capillaries does the afferent arteriole divide?
Upon entering the Bowman capsule, into how many large capillaries does the afferent arteriole divide?
What structure is formed by the afferent arteriole inside the Bowman capsule?
What structure is formed by the afferent arteriole inside the Bowman capsule?
What do the capillary loops of the glomerular capillaries form when they unite?
What do the capillary loops of the glomerular capillaries form when they unite?
After forming the capillary loops, what happens to the size of the glomerular capillaries?
After forming the capillary loops, what happens to the size of the glomerular capillaries?
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Which structure leaves the Bowman capsule after the formation of capillary loops?
Which structure leaves the Bowman capsule after the formation of capillary loops?
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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
- Each large capillary divides into small glomerular capillaries, forming loops
- The capillary loops unite to form the efferent arteriole
- The efferent arteriole leaves the Bowman capsule
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This quiz covers the structure and function of afferent arterioles and glomerular capillaries in the human renal system, including their role in the nephron.
