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Glomerulus – Kidney Nephron Structure and Function - Nephron Label

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The glomerulus is a network of tiny blood capillaries located in the nephron of the kidney. It functions as the site where blood filtration begins, allowing water and small molecules to pass into Bowman's capsule while retaining larger molecules like proteins and blood cells.

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Key Terms

Term
Definition

Glomerulus

Glomerular Capsule

Renal Corpuscle

Afferent arteriole

Efferent arteriole

Proximal convoluted tubule

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Glomerulus – Kidney Nephron Structure and Function - Nephron Label
TermDefinition

Glomerulus

Glomerular Capsule

Renal Corpuscle

Afferent arteriole

Efferent arteriole

Proximal convoluted tubule

Descending Limb

Loop of Henle

Thick Ascending Limb

Distal convoluted tubule

Collecting Duct

Papillary duct