Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

25. The Urinary System

Renal Physiology: Overview

Anatomy & Physiology

25. The Urinary System

Renal Physiology: Overview

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Which of the following is not a constituent of the glomerular filtrate in the kidneys?

Glucose

Urea

Proteins

Water

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Understand the function of the glomerulus in the kidneys: The glomerulus is responsible for filtering blood to form a filtrate that will eventually become urine. It allows small molecules to pass through while retaining larger molecules in the bloodstream.

Identify the components typically found in glomerular filtrate: The filtrate usually contains water, glucose, urea, and other small solutes that can pass through the filtration barrier.

Recognize the role of proteins in the filtration process: Proteins are generally too large to pass through the glomerular filtration barrier, so they are not typically found in the filtrate under normal conditions.

Consider the size and charge of molecules: The filtration barrier is selective based on size and charge, allowing small and neutral molecules to pass while excluding larger and charged molecules like proteins.

Conclude that proteins are not a constituent of the glomerular filtrate: Given their size, proteins are retained in the bloodstream and not filtered into the glomerular filtrate, making them the correct answer to the question.