Nephron Flashcards
1
Q
What is the surrounding part of the glomerulus?
A
The bowman’s capsule surrounds the glomerulus.
2
Q
What does afferent mean?
A
It means toward or inward
3
Q
What is the role of the glomerulus?
A
The glomerulus filters out small solutes from the blood that enters the bowman’s capsule. Red blood cells, plasma proteins, white blood cells and platelets are too large to go through and
