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 Step 1: Glomerular Filtration

Anatomy & Physiology

25. The Urinary System

Renal Physiology Step 1: Glomerular Filtration

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What is the fluid entering the glomerular capsule, also known as Bowman's capsule, called?

Interstitial fluid

Plasma

Glomerular filtrate

Urine

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Understand the anatomy of the nephron, which is the functional unit of the kidney. The nephron consists of the glomerulus and the renal tubule, among other structures.

Recognize that the glomerulus is a network of capillaries where blood filtration begins. The glomerular capsule, also known as Bowman's capsule, surrounds the glomerulus.

Identify the process of filtration that occurs in the glomerulus. Blood pressure forces water and solutes from the blood in the glomerulus into the glomerular capsule.

Define the term 'glomerular filtrate.' This is the fluid that enters the glomerular capsule after being filtered from the blood. It contains water, ions, glucose, amino acids, and waste products, but not large proteins or blood cells.

Differentiate between glomerular filtrate and other fluids such as interstitial fluid, plasma, and urine. Glomerular filtrate is the initial fluid formed in the nephron, while urine is the final product after reabsorption and secretion processes in the renal tubule.