Microscopic Glomerulus Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
What is A?
A
Afferent arteriole
2
Q
What is B?
A
Efferent arteriole
Carry blood away from the glomerulus that has already been filtered
3
Q
What is C?
A
Macula densa
4
Q
What is D?
A
Granular cell/Juxtaglomerular cell
5
Q
What is E?
A
Sympathetic Nerve Terminal
6
Q
What is F?
A
Fenestrated endothelial cell
7
Q
What is G?
A
Podocyte
8
Q
What is H?
A
Foot Processes
Extend from the podocytes wrap themselves around the capillaries of the glomerulus to form the filtration slits
9
Q
What is I?
A
Proximal convoluted tubule
Reabsorption of filtrate in accordance with the needs of homeostasis (equilibrium)
10
Q
What is J?
A
Basement membrane
11
Q
What is K?
A
Bowman’s capsule
12
Q
What is L?
A
Bowman’s space
13
Q
What is M?
A
Mesangial cell
Provide structural support to the glomerular tuft
