Asked by nicole bechter on Jul 03, 2024
The network of capillaries that is located in Bowman capsule is called the ________.
A) vasa recta
B) glomerulus
C) peritubular capillary
D) proximal convoluted capillary
E) efferent arteriole
Glomerulus
A cluster of blood vessels in the kidney that filters blood, initiating the process of urine formation.
Capillaries
The smallest blood vessels in the body's circulatory system, responsible for the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other substances between blood and tissues.
Bowman Capsule
A double-layered structure surrounding the glomerulus of each nephron in the kidneys, involved in filtration of blood to form urine.
- Detail the structure and activities of a nephron.
- Map the route taken by blood within the renal vasculature en route to the nephron.
Learning Objectives
- Detail the structure and activities of a nephron.
- Map the route taken by blood within the renal vasculature en route to the nephron.