Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134042435
Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
bartleby

Concept explainers

bartleby

Videos

Question
Book Icon
Chapter 15, Problem 8TY
Summary Introduction

Introduction:

The nephrons are the functional unit of the kidney. A nephron is divided into various sections, which are distributed over the cortex and medulla. The glomerular capsule is a cup-shaped structure, which receives the blood vessels known as a glomerulus.

Blurred answer
Students have asked these similar questions
Which of the following is NOT a component of the glomerular filtration barrier? a. Endothelial cells b. Lamina Densa c. Lamina Reticularis d. Lamina Rara e. Podocytes
Glomerular filtration can be increased by which of the following? A. Increasing blood flow via afferent arteriole B. Decreasing blood flow via afferent arteriole C. Decreasing arterial blood pressure D. Increasing blood flow via efferent arteriole The answer is (A) Increasing blood flow via afferent arteriole. Please explain why it is not the other options (B,C,D)
The kidney has more _____ than any of the other structures listed:-. a. arcuate arteries d. afferent arterioles b. minor calyces e. collecting ducts c. medullary pyramids
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Biology
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781337392938
Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
Biology
ISBN:9781305967359
Author:STARR
Publisher:CENGAGE L
Text book image
Body Structures & Functions
Biology
ISBN:9781285695495
Author:Scott
Publisher:Cengage
Text book image
Body Structures & Functions Updated
Biology
ISBN:9780357191606
Author:Scott
Publisher:Cengage
Text book image
Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781305112100
Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap ...
Biology
ISBN:9781285866932
Author:Lauralee Sherwood
Publisher:Cengage Learning
TISSUE REPAIR Part 1: Repair - Regeneration; Author: ilovepathology;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-5EjlS6qjk;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY