5 Questions
Upon entering the Bowman capsule, into how many large capillaries does the afferent arteriole divide?
4 or 5
What structure is formed by the afferent arteriole inside the Bowman capsule?
Glomerular capillary tuft
What do the capillary loops of the glomerular capillaries form when they unite?
Efferent arteriole
After forming the capillary loops, what happens to the size of the glomerular capillaries?
They reduce in size
Which structure leaves the Bowman capsule after the formation of capillary loops?
Efferent arteriole
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
This quiz covers the structure and function of afferent arterioles and glomerular capillaries in the human renal system, including their role in the nephron.
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