Asked by Carina Darosa on Apr 23, 2024
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Filtration slits are located between adjacent podocytes.
Podocytes
Specialized cells in the kidney that form part of the filtration barrier, wrapping around the capillaries of the glomerulus to prevent the passage of large molecules.
Filtration Slits
Gaps between podocyte extensions in the kidney that filter blood, allowing certain molecules to pass while retaining larger ones.
- Absorb information on the elementary anatomical elements of the human urinary system and the functions they serve.
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Gaurav Dubey7 days ago
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True
Explanation :
Filtration slits are gaps located between the foot processes (pedicels) of adjacent podocytes in the glomerulus of the kidney, playing a crucial role in the filtration of blood to form urine.
Learning Objectives
- Absorb information on the elementary anatomical elements of the human urinary system and the functions they serve.