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

The Nephron

Anatomy & Physiology

25. The Urinary System

The Nephron

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Which component of the renal corpuscle forms filtration slits?

Glomerulus.

Glomerular capsule.

Glomerular capillaries.

Podocytes.

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Understand the structure of the renal corpuscle, which is a key component of the nephron in the kidney. It consists of the glomerulus and the glomerular capsule (Bowman's capsule).

Recognize that the glomerulus is a network of capillaries that filters blood, while the glomerular capsule surrounds the glomerulus and collects the filtrate.

Identify the role of podocytes, which are specialized cells that wrap around the capillaries of the glomerulus.

Learn that podocytes have foot-like extensions called pedicels that interlock with each other, forming filtration slits.

Conclude that these filtration slits between the pedicels of podocytes are crucial for the filtration process, allowing water and small molecules to pass while retaining larger molecules like proteins.