Asked by Edwin Juarez on Jul 15, 2024
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Podocytes are located in the wall of
A) the Bowman's capsule.
B) the glomerulus.
C) the peritubular capillaries.
D) the renal artery.
E) the proximal convoluted tubule.
Podocytes
Specialized cells in the kidneys that wrap around capillaries of the glomerulus, playing a critical role in the filtration of blood to form urine.
Bowman's Capsule
A structure in the kidneys that encloses the glomerulus and initiates the process of filtration to form urine.
Glomerulus
A network of capillaries located in the kidney that plays a key role in filtering blood to form urine.
- Comprehend the function of distinct cell types and structures found in the nephron related to kidney operations.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the function of distinct cell types and structures found in the nephron related to kidney operations.
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