Human Renal System: Afferent Arteriole and Glomerular Capillaries

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Upon entering the Bowman capsule, into how many large capillaries does the afferent arteriole divide?

  • 8 or 9
  • 2 or 3
  • 6 or 7
  • 4 or 5 (correct)

What structure is formed by the afferent arteriole inside the Bowman capsule?

  • Proximal convoluted tubule
  • Vasa recta
  • Glomerular capillary tuft (correct)
  • Distal convoluted tubule

What do the capillary loops of the glomerular capillaries form when they unite?

  • Efferent arteriole (correct)
  • Afferent arteriole
  • Renal vein
  • Peritubular 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?

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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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